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a priori assumption

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A quick definition of a priori assumption:

An a priori assumption is when someone assumes something is true without any evidence or proof. It's like guessing without looking at the facts first. The opposite is a posteriori, which means using facts and past events to make a conclusion instead of guessing.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: An a priori assumption is an assumption that is presumed to be true without any assessment of the facts or without further proof. A priori is a Latin term that refers to a theoretical deduction made on a subject without a precise and detailed observation of the objective elements at hand. On the contrary, a posteriori refers to the reasoning that stems from the observation of known facts or past events, rather than the making of an a priori assumption or prediction, i.e. before conducting such observation.

Example: A common example of an a priori assumption is the belief that all swans are white. This assumption was made by Europeans before they had ever seen a black swan, which was later discovered in Australia. Another example is the assumption that all dogs are friendly, which may not be true in all cases.

These examples illustrate how an a priori assumption can be incorrect or incomplete without further observation or evidence. It is important to question and test assumptions to ensure they are accurate and reliable.

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It's more just not a good # for people who aren't willing to clerk conservative. I'm sure they place liberal clerks at an above average rate for a t-6 though. Maybe higher (not entirely sure)
texaslawhopefully
20:34
Page 14 has ideological splits by school: https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/msen/files/law-prof-ideology.pdf
texaslawhopefully
20:35
Chicago/UVA are more to the right but not by an exceedingly large difference
lilypadfrog
20:36
I feel like UVA doesn’t have that reputation the way Chicago does. That’s interesting. Thanks tex
yeah I've heard about uva being conservative
siroracle
20:48
Yeah it’s only 75 percent lib that’s pretty terrifying
Dkk
20:53
lmfao
20:59
@siroracle: funny cause true
@siroracle: don't you have a bridge to be under?
shouldn't you be collecting tolls
21:00
trolololol
atwatodbit
21:04
anyone know much about mich clerking
atwatodbit
21:05
ive tried to learn more about it but its hard to cut through stuff. numbers wise they look good?
21:06
this website is a good research tool for outcomes: https://app.lawhub.org/schools
atwatodbit
21:06
@llama: thanks!
21:06
yah
Dkk
21:10
Anyone else read the Antioch shooters manifesto today. Pretty crazy stuff.
21:14
sad
YRDSL
21:31
@texaslawhopefully: it's pretty funny how even in law journal articles people can't stop confusing Penn with Penn State
texaslawhopefully
21:40
lmfao I didn't even notice that
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Yeah to penn Carey students I’m sure that is a
21:42
Those are fighting words
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@Dkk: one of the most deranged documents i've ever had the displeasure of reading
lilypadfrog
22:03
sometimes I go into fight or flight mode until I get all my work done
i call that locking in
Dkk
22:29
@info-man: Indeed!
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No movement today
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Windy wya
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