Definition
先验 is a philosophical term borrowed from Western philosophy (Kant's 'a priori'), referring to knowledge or principles that are independent of experience. In Chinese, it is used as a noun (先验论 'apriorism') or as an adjective modifying nouns like 知识 (knowledge). It contrasts with 后验 (a posteriori).
n.
(philosophy) a prioriknowledge or principles independent of experience
Examples
- 先验。Kāngdé tíchū le xiān yàn zhīshi de gàiniàn.Kant proposed the concept of a priori knowledge.
- ，先验。Zài zhéxué zhōng, xiān yàn yǔ hòuyàn shì liǎng gè jīběn gàiniàn.In philosophy, a priori and a posteriori are two basic concepts.
- 先验，。Zhè zhǒng pànduàn shì xiān yàn de, bù xūyào jīngyàn yànzhèng.This kind of judgment is a priori; it does not require empirical verification.
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