Jason Goray wrote: > >> Occam's Razor - the simplest explanation is mostly > >> likely the correct one. > > > > Not! Occam's Razor suggests that an equally > > accurate, but simpler explanation is preferable to a > > more verbose one. > > Occam's Razor infers both statements: > http://pespmc1.vub.ac.be/OCCAMRAZ.html
I think that you've misread the definition. There's nothing in formal logic (which the definition is based on) that implies that a shorter definition is more likely to be correct than a longer one. Perhaps you can quote the particular part of the reference that supports your conclusion? Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
