Types of Knowledge

1. During a lively debate, Elijah and Liam agreed that mathematical truths are typically considered __________ knowledge because they do not require empirical evidence. What term did they use?

• a priori
• a posteriori

1. In a discussion with Chloe, Daniel, and Emma, the instructor asks: Which of the following is an example of a priori knowledge?

• • The sky is blue.

• • Triangles have three sides.

• • Fire is hot.

• • Plants need sunlight to grow.

1. Which type of knowledge is derived from sensory experience?

• 1. a priori

• 1. a posteriori

• 1. Intuitive

• 1. Logical

1. During a lively debate, Grace asked Elijah about the type of knowledge that philosophers often rely on, which comes before any sensory experience. What is this intriguing concept called? __________

• a priori
• a posteriori

• empirical

• synthetic

1. Which of the following is an example of a posteriori knowledge?

• 1. Water is H2O.

• 1. The moon is made of cheese.

• 1. All bachelors are unmarried.

• 1. 2 + 2 = 4.

1. Aria and William are experimenting in the kitchen and observe that sugar dissolves faster in hot water than in cold water. This observation is an example of __________ knowledge.

• a posteriori
• a priori

1. Which type of knowledge is known independently of experience?

• 1. a posteriori

• 1. a priori

• 1. Synthetic

• 1. Analytical

1. Imagine Avery and Ethan are outside on a sunny day after a rain shower. They look up and see a beautiful rainbow in the sky. What type of knowledge are they experiencing by observing this rainbow?

• • a priori

• a posteriori

• • Abstract

• • Theoretical

1. While on their journey, Zoe and Maya encounter a concept that requires __________ reasoning, which is independent of experience. What type of reasoning are they exploring?

• A posteriori

• a priori

1. During a science experiment, Noah and Olivia observe that ice melts faster in the sun than in the shade. This observation is an example of __________ knowledge.

• a priori

• a posteriori