--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: In fact the a priori reasoning is so…" description: "\"In fact the a priori reasoning is so entirely satisfactory to me that if the facts won't fit in, why so much the worse for the facts is my feeling.\" — ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/98e/erasmus-darwin-17186_evolution_in-fact-the-a-priori-reasoning-is-so-ent_732300.jpg" --- # In fact the a priori reasoning is so entirely satisfactory… ![“In fact the a priori reasoning is so entirely satisfactory to me that if the facts won't fit in, why so much the worse for the facts is my feeling.” quote by Erasmus Darwin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/98e/erasmus-darwin-17186_evolution_in-fact-the-a-priori-reasoning-is-so-ent_732300.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/98e/erasmus-darwin-17186_evolution_in-fact-the-a-priori-reasoning-is-so-ent_732300.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/98e/erasmus-darwin-17186_evolution_in-fact-the-a-priori-reasoning-is-so-ent_732300.jpg) > “In fact the a priori reasoning is so entirely satisfactory to me that if the facts won't fit in, why so much the worse for the facts is my feeling.” [Erasmus Darwin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/erasmus-darwin/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Prefers a priori reasoning over contradictory facts, valuing intuition over empirical mismatch. **In simple terms:** Values intuition over conflicting facts. Key Takeaway Question assumptions when facts clash. Themes philosophy reasoning science intuition methodology Mood critical inquisitive Type philosophical academic When to use this quote - scientific research - philosophical debate - critical thinking Key Concepts a priori logic empirical evidence Questions to Reflect On - When should intuition yield to evidence? - How to balance reasoning with empirical facts? 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