apriority

Meanings

• noun

  The theory that some ideas or knowledge are inherently more valuable, important, or certain than others.

  - "The principle of apriority asserts that some knowledge is innate and not derived from experience."
  - "Apriority is a fundamental concept in epistemology, the branch of philosophy that deals with knowledge and belief."

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Variants

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a priori , apriorities , apriority

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'aprius', meaning 'ancient' or 'original'.

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Trivia

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1. Apriority was a prominent concept in the philosophy of René Descartes.

2. The term 'apriority' was first used in English in the 17th century.

3. Some philosophers argue that apriority is a necessary condition for all knowledge, while others reject the concept entirely.

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Related Concepts

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1. a priori reasoning: A type of reasoning that relies on logical principles and inherent knowledge, without relying on empirical evidence.

2. a priori knowledge: Knowledge that is not derived from experience, but rather is innate or inherent.

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Culture

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Apriority has been a subject of debate in various philosophical schools, including rationalism and empiricism.

How to Memorize "apriority"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a priori as a principle or theory that is ancient or original, representing inherent knowledge.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'apriority' with the idea of innate knowledge or ideas that are not derived from experience.
   - Think of the term as representing a fundamental concept in epistemology.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym A-P-R-I-O-R-I-T-Y to remember the meaning of apriority: Ancient Principles Reasoning Inherently Obtained Through Introspection.

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