apriorist

/ˌæprɪˈɔrɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who believes in apriorism, the doctrine that knowledge or statements about the world can be known independently of experience.

“The philosopher was accused of being an apriorist due to her emphasis on innate knowledge.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characterized by apriorism or the doctrine that knowledge can be known independently of experience.

“The apriorist approach to ethics emphasizes universal moral principles.”

Synonyms

  • innatist
  • rationalist

Antonyms

  • empiric
  • empiricist