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a posteriori
An argument based on experience or knowledge- inductive reasoning
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a priori
An argument based on ideas before experience and knowledge- deductive reasoning
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belief
An acceptance that something exists or is true, especially one without proof; confidence, trust, faith in a person, idea or thing
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deduction
the arrival at a conclusion through reasoning
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empiricism
a philosophical theory that all knowledge about the world must be based on experience. Its main proponent is david hume
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induction
the arrival at a general conclusion through particular experience or facts
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rationalism
a philosophical approach which gives priority to reason as the primary source of truth, it contrast to experience
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reason
logical thought as the basis for knowledge, rather than experience or emotions
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revelation
demonstration of divine will or truth
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syllogism
a form of reasoning in which the conclusion is drawn from two given premises
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Good stuff. Thanks!

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