Breadth Quote by Ernest Sosa
“Lowered reliability obviously yields a lesser competence. But lowered breadth does so as well.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Knowledge and Practical Reason, 2000
Reduced reliability lowers competence; reduced breadth also diminishes competence.
In simple terms: Both reliability and breadth affect competence
Key Takeaway
Maintain both reliability and breadth.
Themes
epistemology
competence
cognitive science
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
academic
When to use this quote
- education design
- skill assessment
- research methodology
Key Concepts
reliability
breadth
knowledge scope
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance reliability and breadth?
- What fields need both?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on one can neglect the other.
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