Bedrock Quote by Dennis Lindley
“It is not surprising that in talking about uncertainty we should lean heavily on facts, just as the court of law does when interrogating witnesses. Facts form a sort of bedrock on which we can build the shifting sands of uncertainty.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Uncertainty, 1990s
Emphasizes that facts are the stable foundation for reasoning amid uncertainty, similar to legal evidence.
In simple terms: Facts are the base for uncertain reasoning.
Key Takeaway
Ground arguments in solid evidence.
Themes
reasoning
uncertainty
evidence
Mood
analytical
serious
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- scientific research
- legal trials
- policy analysis
Key Concepts
epistemology
probability
law
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify facts in complex situations?
- What role does interpretation play?
A Different Perspective
Facts alone cannot resolve ambiguity without interpretation.
