Affirmation Quote by Ernest Sosa
“In order to qualify as a judgment, an affirmation must aim at getting it right aptly, through competence, and not just through a lucky guess.”
About This Quote
A judgment must be based on competence and proper reasoning, not luck.
In simple terms: Judgments need skill, not luck.
Key Takeaway
Seek competence in forming judgments.
Themes
judgment
competence
reasoning
Mood
analytical
skeptical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- legal decisions
- scientific research
- everyday choices
Key Concepts
epistemology
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify competence?
- When is intuition sufficient?
A Different Perspective
Competence can be hard to assess objectively.
