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[from 'Metaphysics: the logical approach' by José A. Benardete, in 12. Knowledge Sources / A. A Priori Knowledge / 5. A Priori Synthetic ]

Full Idea

Assume that we know to be true propositions of the form 'There are exactly x prime numbers between y and z', and synthetic a priori truths about Platonic objects are delivered to us on a silver platter.

Gist of Idea

If we know truths about prime numbers, we seem to have synthetic a priori knowledge of Platonic objects

Source

José A. Benardete (Metaphysics: the logical approach [1989], Ch.18)

Book Reference

Benardete,José A.: 'Metaphysics: The Logical Approach' [OUP 1989], p.139