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Single Idea 24478

[catalogued under 2. Reason / A. Nature of Reason / 5. Objectivity]

Full Idea

Where one has five to ten sources of converging evidence, the probability of any particular methodological assumption skewing the results falls considerably.

Gist of Idea

Methodology can't skew results if multiple evidence converges

Source

G Lakoff / M Johnson (Philosophy in the Flesh [1999], 06)

A Reaction

There is multiple evidence from one individual, and then groups of individuals sharing evidence. It is absurd to deny considerable objectivity when lots of evidence converges.

Book Reference

Lakoff,G/Johnson,M: 'Philosophy in the Flesh' [Basic Books 1999], p.79