We are thus led to a somewhat vague distinction between what we may call "hard" data and "soft" data. This distinction is a matter of degree, and must not be pressed; but if not taken too seriously it may help to make the situation clear. I mean by "hard" data those which resist the solvent influence of critical reflection, and by " soft " data those which, under the operation of this process, become to our minds more or less doubtful.


p. 70 - Our Knowledge of the External World (1914)

Bertrand Russell Quotes

We are thus led to a somewhat vague distinction between what we may call hard data and soft data. This distinction is a matter of degree, and must...

We are thus led to a somewhat vague distinction between what we may call hard data and soft data. This distinction is a matter of degree, and must...

We are thus led to a somewhat vague distinction between what we may call hard data and soft data. This distinction is a matter of degree, and must...

We are thus led to a somewhat vague distinction between what we may call hard data and soft data. This distinction is a matter of degree, and must...