like if you say that you are looking at things too closely and the problem is really self-evident?
is that correct usage?
do you agree that this situation happens many times by "experts"?
2007-02-20 15:32:27 · 9 answers · asked by ? 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Ah yes, much like the proverb "you can't see the forest through the trees".
"Experts" in this instance, having a keen eye for detail will make it a point to look too hard past the obvious to unearth some underlying issue that is not relevant. Seems to inflate the ego some.
2007-02-20 15:39:25 · answer #1 · answered by Denny M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Self-evidence
In epistemology, a self-evident proposition is one that is known to be true by understanding its meaning without proof.
Some epistemologists deny that any proposition can be self-evident. For most others, the belief that oneself is conscious is offered as an example of self-evidence. However, one's belief that someone else is conscious is not epistemically self-evident.
The following metaphysical propositions are often said to be self-evident:
A finite whole is greater than any of its parts.
It is impossible for the something to be and not be at the same time in the same manner.
Certain forms of argument from self-evidence are considered fallacious or abusive in debate. For example, if a proposition is claimed to be self-evident, it is an argumentative fallacy to assert that disagreement with the proposition indicates misunderstanding of it.
IN OTHER WORDS,
it's obvious, easy to understand, etc.
2007-02-20 23:37:15 · answer #2 · answered by crookmatt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"We hold these truths to be self evident..."
Meaning, that the truths spoken of in our Constitution are readily accepted by all humans and that the authors of the Constitution knew them in their hearts already. Anything that is self evident is something that you are unshakably aware of. For example: IF you fall in love with someone, then your love for that person is self evident, theres no need for proof to yourself, you know it through and through and nobody can convince you otherwise.
2007-02-20 23:39:05 · answer #3 · answered by graycherubs3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's correct usage. It means the problem is obvious.
2007-02-20 23:35:21 · answer #4 · answered by roxusan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Obvious.
2007-02-20 23:37:11 · answer #5 · answered by DontPanic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd answer you, but the answer is really self-evident.
2007-02-20 23:35:52 · answer #6 · answered by carrier_anomaly_detected 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
something doesn't need to be dissected or investigated to reach a conclusion based on evidence.
2007-02-20 23:43:17 · answer #7 · answered by kicking_back 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
speaks for itself
its obvious
its plain to see
2007-02-20 23:39:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you are stating the bl**ding obvious.
2007-02-24 20:14:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋