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Old Jan 11th, 2004, 11:06 AM        Analytic / Synthetic Distinction
Synthetic Truths - truths that are grounded in experience or fact. Truths that must be verified by comparison to reality - for instance the theory of evolution.

Analytic Truths - truths that are not grounded in fact, but are necessarily true by virtue of linguistic convention. Its truth or falsity is independent of experience. For instance, mathematical truths.

Distinct dichotomy or no?
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