Kant’s Synthetic a priori Short Essay

I’m stuck on a Philosophy question and need an explanation.

In this long answer question, you will demonstrate an ability to read, understand, and articulate the key components of a philosophical position; and then you will evaluate the philosophical position, noting whether or not you find it convincing.

Prompt:

As your reading states, “Kant’s aim was to move beyond the traditional dichotomy between rationalism and empiricism.” Thus, Kant sought to combine the best parts of rationalism with the best parts of empiricism (and discard all of the bad parts). To do this, he set forth the concept of the “synthetic a priori.”

In 1-2 paragraphs, explain what Kant means by “synthetic a priori,” and then explain how he refers to this concept to overcome the challenges set forth by David Hume’s problem of induction. After describing the key components of Kant’s theory of “synthetic a priori” conditions, state whether or not you agree with Kant’s solution (supported with reasoning/evidence).

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