a priori semantics

A priori semantics refers to the study of meaning and knowledge that can be understood independently of experience or observation. It involves examining how language and concepts relate to truth through reasoning alone, without needing to test or observe the external world. Think of it as analyzing the logical structure and innate meaning of words or ideas—like understanding mathematical truths or definitions—based solely on reasoning. This approach helps clarify what certain statements or terms mean and whether they are true by their very nature, not through empirical evidence.