-value cannot be logically determined. The only method by which we may establish (though never conclusively) the truth-value of an a priori statement is by assessing the degree to which reality seems to correspond with valid deductions from such statements. Reasonable statements, on the other hand, are those statements, which are the result of a logical deduction from two or more other statements. These premise statements may be a priori and/or reasonable. The truth-value of a reasonable statement is dependent on the validity of the logical deduction and upon the truth-value of the premise statements. At first glance, the unavailability of a priori statements might seem to be a form of intellectual escapism. A closer look, however, will reveal the absolute necessity of admitting such statements. There is neither system of thought nor method of inquiry, which does not ultimately find itself confronted by at least one statement that has no more basic premise. If we disallow these statements, then we bereft ourselves of the right to consider any of our conclusions as valid. However, we should be extremely cautious in positing statements, which are a priori. There exist only two categories of a priori statements: mathematical and epistemological (how we know). All other statements are reasonable statements by virtue of the fact that they are ultimately dependent on the premises of our epistemology. Falsification and Meaningfulness Any statement, which is not a priori, must allow for the grounds on which the statement may be proven false, even if such grounds are only theoretical. If the statement is formalized in such a way that no possible grounds for its falsification are conceivable or, if it is formalized in such a way as to disallow consideration of the only conceivable grounds, then the statement is meaningless. This statement about falsification and meaning is a priori and therefore cannot be proven. However, it can be assessed by it...
