Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Thinking For Yourself- Chapter 3

Chapter 3

What is a Fact?

Fact is something known with certain through experience, observation, or measurement. A Fact can be objectively demonstrated and verified. A couple characteristics that facts must express:

-define their own limitations

-objectively stated
-use appropriately qualifies
-state the obvious not inappropriately cautious
-don’t include guesses or inferences
-specific and offer their evidence for others to verify

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