In Kant’s terminology, what distinguishes a priori knowledge from empirical knowledge?
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In Kant’s terminology, what distinguishes a priori knowledge from empirical knowledge?
Independent of experience
Based on sense perception
Based on historical testimony
Based on remembered observations
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - Independent of experience
In Kant’s terminology, a priori knowledge is independent of experience, whereas empirical knowledge is possible through experience. This distinction concerns the basis of knowledge; it does not mean that every deductive argument uses only a priori premises.
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