How Does Veritula Work?

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Zelalem Mekonnen’s avatar
Zelalem Mekonnen revised 28 days ago·#1950
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If I understand Veritula correctly, we first start with an idea. We accept that idea as true until it is criticized. The idea is considered problematic until all criticism is resolved. Since the goal is to live a rational life, we would seek to resolve the problems within the idea before we act on it. We don't submit bulk ideas or criticisms. Ideas (including criticisms), even if related, should generally be submitted separately. Also, avoid duplicate ideas.

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Zelalem Mekonnen, about 1 month ago·#1898

What if, at that time, the best idea one has is the false idea?

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Dennis HackethalOP, about 1 month ago·#1903

The idea is not good if it has outstanding criticisms.

Don’t worry about which ideas are better than others. That’s a remnant of justificationism. Only go by whether an idea has outstanding criticisms.

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Dennis HackethalOP, about 1 month ago·#1927

cc @edwin-de-wit re ‘strong’ vs ‘weak’ criticism