Degree of conformance to our other beliefs. One of our criteria for the assessment of explanations is coherence with our existing beliefs.

Degree of conformance to our other beliefs. One of our criteria for the assessment of explanations is coherence with our existing beliefs.

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We need to give an informative set of criteria for the best explanation. It is very difficult to do so. Here are some factors which should be taken into account

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We live in a world where extraterrestrials could be everywhere and you would never know. A world driven by god’s, unexplained structures, countless stories and extraterrestrial occurrences. There is proof that our planet has been and still continues to be visited by extraterrestrial life, but until we are able to capture and study them, the question will remain. Do Aliens Really Exist?

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Degree of conformance to our other beliefs. One of our criteria for the assessment of explanations is coherence with our existing beliefs.

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The most important rule when assessing abductive arguments is to consider alternative explanations. When we are presented with an explanation that sounds plausible, too often we simply accept it without noticing that there are other possible explanations that are equally plausible or more plausible.

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