Priori knowledge is "rational" knowledge as opposed to empirical knowledge which is from our "senses".
A latin expression that means means formed or conceived beforehand. Made before or without examination; not supported by factual study.
Descartes gives examples of a priori propositions in his "Meditations on First Philosophy," such as "I think, therefore I am" (Cogito, ergo sum). This proposition does not rely on sensory experience but is known to be true through reason and self-reflection, making it a priori.
A priori knowledge, in Western philosophy since the time of Immanuel Kant, knowledge that is acquired independently of any particular experience, as opposed to a posteriori knowledge, which is derived from experience.
From the former.
While there isn't a type or kind of person that uses a specific word, the term "a priori" is a term that is used in philosophy. The term is actually Latin and means "from the earlier".
An antiphilosophy is an antitheoretical metaphilosophy critical of a priori justification aiming to dissolve misconceptions that traditional philosophy makes.
Analytic a priori knowledge is important in philosophy because it allows for understanding truths that are self-evident and do not rely on experience. This type of knowledge helps philosophers establish foundational principles and logical reasoning, which are essential for constructing arguments and theories in various philosophical inquiries.
Yuval Stienitz has written: 'In defense of metaphysics' -- subject(s): Imaginary conversations, A priori, Metaphysics 'Invitation to philosophy' -- subject(s): Imaginary conversations, Introductions, Philosophy
Albrecht Locher has written: 'A priori bis Zylinder' -- subject(s): German, Technology, Dictionaries, Philosophy, Science
Fabrice Correia has written: 'Grounding and explanation' -- subject(s): Theory of Knowledge, A priori, Metaphysics, PHILOSOPHY / Epistemology 'Existential dependence and cognate notions' -- subject(s): Philosophy, OUR Brockhaus selection
Priori has written: 'Simpatia delle cose'
Priori Incantatem - album - was created in 2002.
Richard Timothy Murphy has written: 'Hume and Husserl' -- subject(s): A priori, Constitution (Philosophy), Phenomenology, Subjectivity, Theory of Knowledge