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.

What is an example of priori knowledge?

A priori knowledge is that which is independent from experience. Examples include mathematics, tautologies, and deduction from pure reason.

What insists on a priori knowledge?

To sum up, the standard view holds that a priori knowledge is justified independently of experience, where this means experience beyond the experience required to understand the relevant proposition. ... A person who believes such a proposition on the basis of such a proof will be a priori justified in believing it.