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“You attain aptness by judging while in good shape and in a good situation (good light, good distance, etc.), through the exercise of good barn-sorting epistemic competence.” quote by Ernest Sosa
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“You attain aptness by judging while in good shape and in a good situation (good light, good distance, etc.), through the exercise of good barn-sorting epistemic competence.”

Ernest Sosa

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Effective judgment requires clear conditions and proper perspective, akin to sorting a barn accurately.

In simple terms: Good judgment needs clear view and context.

Key Takeaway

Seek clarity and proper context before deciding.

Themes

epistemic competence judgment clarity

Mood

analytical thoughtful

Type

philosophical academic

When to use this quote

  • decision making
  • research
  • analysis
  • problem solving

Key Concepts

philosophy cognitive science

Questions to Reflect On

  • What conditions improve your decisions?
  • How can you ensure perspective is unbiased?
A Different Perspective

Even with good conditions, bias can distort judgment.

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