A Priori Assumption

A Priori Assumption

A priori (ah-pree-ory) assumption from Latin, an assumption that is true without further proof or needs to prove it. It is assumed the sun will come up tomorrow. However, it has a negative side: an a priori assumption made without question on the basis that no analysis or study is necessary can be mental laziness when the reality is not so certain.

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