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Evidence in its broadest sense includes everything that is used to determine or demonstrate the
truth of an assertion. Giving or procuring evidence is the process of using those things that are either (a) presumed to be true, or (b) were themselves proven via evidence, to demonstrate an assertion's truth. Evidence is the currency by which one fulfills the
burden of proof.
Many issues surround evidence, making it the subject of much discussion and disagreement. In addition to its subtlety, evidence plays an important role in many academic disciplines, including
science and
law, adding to the discourse surrounding it.
An important distinction in the field of evidence is that between
circumstantial evidence and
direct evidence, or evidence that suggests truth as opposed to evidence that directly proves truth. Many have seen this line to be less-than-clear and significant arguments have arisen over the difference.
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Burden of proof
Main articles:
Legal burden of proof and
Philosophic burden of proof
The burden of proof is the burden of providing sufficient evidence to shift a conclusion from an oppositional opinion. Whoever does not carry the burden of proof carries the benefit of assumption. Whoever bears the burden of proof must present sufficient evidence to move the conclusion to their own position. The burden of proof must be fulfilled both by establishing positive evidence and negating oppositional evidence.
There are two primary burden-of-proof considerations:
The question of on whom the burden rests.
The question of the degree of certitude the proof must support. This depends on both the quantity and quality of evidence and the nature of the point under contention. Some common degrees of certitude include the most probable event,
reasonable doubt, and
beyond the shadow of a doubt.
Conclusions (from evidence) may be subject to criticism from a perceived failure to fulfill the burden of proof.
Problems in evidence
The theory of evidence is a field wrought with dispute. Many of these disputes stem from the limits of human knowing, a field known as
epistemology. Possibly the most salient question of evidence is how, ...
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