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Weaker Assertion → Stronger Argument

By Filings on Wed, 03/08/23
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“If ordinary humility challenges us to take a reasonable and balanced view of who or what we are, epistemic humility asks us to do the same with respect to what we know. This is important since no good comes from overstating the evidence.” - TGC

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Ed Vasicek

NewGood Article

Thu, 03/09/23

Appreciated this. Well thought out and her points are valid. To say morality is impossible without God is not as accurate as saying that God is the better explanation for morality.

The underlying principle is great. I thought she was going to bring up the Dunning-Kruger Effect, because this is a perfect example of it.

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