Inserate latinești în scrieri ale lui Eminescu (XLV)

The article discusses the Latin sayings "Si tacuisses, philosophus mansisses" and "a priori" as used by Eminescu. The first phrase, often used ironically, suggests that silence would have preserved one's reputation as a philosopher. It originates from Boethius's work, where a character is told they would be recognized as a philosopher if they had remained silent. The second phrase, "a priori," relates to Kant's philosophy, indicating knowledge that precedes experience, contrasting with "a posteriori," which refers to knowledge gained through sensory experience. Eminescu's use of these terms reflects their significance in philosophical discourse.