a priori /ā prī-ōˈrī, -öˈ or ä prē-ōˈrē/

1. The term applied to reasoning from what is prior (logically or chronologically), eg reasoning from cause to effect, from a general principle to its consequences, or even from observed fact to another fact or principle not observed, or to arguing from pre-existing knowledge, or even cherished prejudices
2. From the forms of cognition independent of experience (Kant)

apriōˈrism noun

apriōˈrist noun

A person who believes in Kant's view of a priori cognition

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