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A priori or a posteriori, which one is more reliable?

Asked by thywater (100points) March 31st, 2019

“Definition of a priori. 1a : deductive. b : relating to or derived by reasoning from self-evident propositions — compare a posteriori. c : presupposed by experience.”

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Zaku's avatar

Neither. It depends on other qualities of the situation.

But if you’re taking a logic test, go with a priori.

If you’re in a real situation where you have incomplete information, you may want to give a posteriori more weight.

stanleybmanly's avatar

Meaningless question. Which is more reliable left or right?

seawulf575's avatar

Your usage would dictate which you should use.

zenvelo's avatar

“Hindsight is twenty-twenty.” A posteriori is evaluating after the fact. But it doesn’t help predict an outcome of unknowns.

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