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The Relationship Between Mathematics and Philosophy of Science

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Which prominent philosopher argued that mathematics is a priori and independent of experience?

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Immanuel Kant
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Immanuel Kant, in his Critique of Pure Reason, posited that mathematics is a priori and synthetic, meaning it is known independently of experience and provides new knowledge.

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