How is synthetic pure a priori knowledge possible

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Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason is an attempt to answer the question, “How is synthetic pure a priori knowledge possible?” First, explain in ordinary English what a synthetic pure a priori knowledge is. Then, explain why it matters: what are some examples of this kind of knowledge? What kinds of deeply important human inquiries is Kant ultimately concerned to justify?

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