607. A judge might even say “That’s the truth – so far as a
human being can know it”. But what would this rider achieve? (“beyond all
reasonable doubt”).
our knowledge –
is uncertain
a proposition is true –
if assented to
assent – as with dissent –
is open to question –
open to doubt –
is uncertain
the notion of ‘reasonable doubt’ –
is really just the attempt –
to put the kibosh –
on doubt
© greg t. charlton. 2010.