66. I make assertions about reality,
assertions which have different degrees of assurance. How does the degree of
assurance come out? What consequences has it?
We may be dealing, for example, with the
certainty of memory, or again of perception. I may be sure of something, but
still know what test might convince me of error. I am, e.g. quite sure of the
date of a battle, but if I should find a different date in a recognized work of
history, I should alter my opinion, and this would not mean I lost all faith in
judging.
yes –
you make assertions about reality –
there is no assurance –
for any assertion
any so called ‘assurance’ –
is rhetoric –
that is –
whatever means you employ –
to persuade yourself –
or others –
of the value –
of your assertion
© greg t. charlton. 2009.
