- Sayyam Khurana
- Surat
- India
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What are parameters for the term "evidence" in evaluating knowledge ?
The broad idea I intend to understand is that
"what can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence"
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Lawren Jones 10+
A point a view with overwhelming evidence is called a scientific law. Laws can be asserted as true without any further effort.
A point of view with substantial, but not overwhelming evidence is called a theory. You must back up this assertion with further logic or evidence before expecting others to agree with you.
A point of view with little or no evidence is called a belief. It's fine to hold a belief yourself, but you cannot insist that others share it with you without bringing supporting evidence to the table with you.