Analytic and Synthetic

In the context of theories of knowledge, "analytic" statements are those that are true by definition, like "All bachelors are unmarried men." Their truth relies solely on the meanings of the words involved. "Synthetic" statements, on the other hand, are true based on observation or experience, such as "The sky is blue." Their truth is not contained in the definitions but requires evidence from the world. Understanding the difference helps clarify how we form knowledge and what kinds of statements we can consider true in philosophy and science.