a priori

Created: 2022-12-17
Status: #soil
Last Edited: 2022-12-17
Topic: philosophy logic

What is an a priori argument?

• An a priori argument is a type of logical argument which relies on previously accepted premises or axioms to prove its conclusion.
• Unlike an a posteriori argument, which relies on empirical evidence, an a priori argument does not require the use of facts or observations to come to its conclusion. Rather, it relies on logical principles and accepted truths in order to reach its conclusion.