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apriorismo

nounmasculinetécnico/ɐpɾjuˈɾiʒmu/low

a·pri·o·ris·mo

Definition

Philosophical doctrine that upholds the existence of knowledge prior to and independent of experience.
Kantian apriorismo marked modern philosophy.
Many criticize apriorismo for neglecting the role of experience.
Common collocations
defend apriorismocriticism of apriorismo

Etymology

Do latim 'a priori' + sufixo '-ismo'.

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