What might appear to be common sense is not always based on scientific evidence
- Written by James A. T. Lancaster, UQ Research Fellow, The University of Queensland
The quest for scientific evidence can trace its roots back to the classic masters of rhetoric.AboutLife/Shutterstock
The term “evidence” has a fascinating linguistic and social history – and it’s a good reminder that even today the truth of scientific evidence depends on it being presented in a convincing way.
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