Full Idea
An a priori proof is a proof independent of experience.
Gist of Idea
An a priori proof is independent of experience
Source
Gottfried Leibniz (Primary Truths [1686])
Book Reference
Leibniz,Gottfried: 'Philosophical Essays', ed/tr. Arlew,R /Garber,D [Hackett 1989], p.31
A Reaction
Burge says Leibniz gave the first modern account of a priori knowledge. There may be no explicit reference to experience involved, but it would beg many questions to deny that implicit experience may be at the root of the proof.