“The source of Pyrrhonism comes from failing to distinguish between a demonstration, a proof and a probability. A demonstration supposes that the contradictory idea is impossible; a proof of fact is where all the reasons lead to belief, without there being any pretext for doubt; a probability is where the reasons for belief are stronger than those for doubting.”
Quote by Andrew Michael Ramsay
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Andrew Michael Ramsay
Andrew Michael Ramsay was a Scottish writer known for his contributions to natural history. His work, 'The Botanics of Scotland', is one of the most important botanical works of the 18th century. more
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