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In [[philosophy]], something {{wi|a priori}} can be known without sense experience, coming ''before'' experience, as contrasted with {{wi|a posteriori}} knowledge, which is gained through | In [[philosophy]], something {{wi|a priori}} can be known without sense experience, coming ''before'' experience, as contrasted with {{wi|a posteriori}} knowledge, which is gained through interaction with the world. These terms are central to [[Immanuel Kant]]'s pursuit of synthetic ''a priori'' knowledge, ''a priori'' knowledge which is not presupposed in its own formulation. | ||
Etymologically, the suffix -tron refers to an [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/-tron#Suffix instrument or device], things one would typically use in the formation of a posteriori knowledge, rather than a priori. | |||
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Revision as of 18:46, 4 November 2020
On entering the War Master's TARDIS control room, the Eighth Doctor noted that the a prioritron, the randomiser and the safety locks were still operational. (AUDIO: The Castle of Kurnos 5)
Behind the scenes
In philosophy, something a priori can be known without sense experience, coming before experience, as contrasted with a posteriori knowledge, which is gained through interaction with the world. These terms are central to Immanuel Kant's pursuit of synthetic a priori knowledge, a priori knowledge which is not presupposed in its own formulation.
Etymologically, the suffix -tron refers to an instrument or device, things one would typically use in the formation of a posteriori knowledge, rather than a priori.
