Good science requires distinguishing between "felt knowledge" and knowledge arising out of testable observations. "I am sure" is a mental sensation, not a testable conclusion. Put hunches, gut feelings, and intuitions into the suggestion box. Let empiric methods shake out the good from bad suggestions.


On Being Certain: Believing You Are Right Even When You're Not (ed. 2008)

Robert A. Burton Quotes

Good science requires distinguishing between felt knowledge and knowledge arising out of testable observations. I am sure is a mental sensation, not...

Good science requires distinguishing between felt knowledge and knowledge arising out of testable observations. I am sure is a mental sensation, not...

Good science requires distinguishing between felt knowledge and knowledge arising out of testable observations. I am sure is a mental sensation, not...

Good science requires distinguishing between felt knowledge and knowledge arising out of testable observations. I am sure is a mental sensation, not...