Hi Nigel,
Sometimes, 'by observation' is as good as it gets.
Sometimes, also, 'by observation' is a damn sight better than research or academic evidence.
The test is for the reader to read and see if what has been written corresponds to their own experiences and knowledge.
Comments are intended to open a topic/topoi.
Doctorates operate to specific rules - and for many very useful and top quality doctorates 'by observation' is the best that can be done - for example in astronomy or biology - or commenting on educational practices that are unhelpful.
Best wishes,
Terry
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Dear Terry,
On this list, it might be helpful if, and perhaps even expected that correspondents (especially frequent correspondents who present themselves as senior polymaths able to comment on a wide range of topics) would demonstrate their own level of 'doctorateness' in the framing and presentation of their comments. To offer sweeping generalisations and opinions based not on research or evidence or rational argument, but on the naïve personal premise of "By observation" sets an example of discourse that would not be acceptable even at undergraduate level.
Sincerely,
Nigel Cross
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