A belief is an accepted assertion lacking absolute proof but prompting action

Evidence

A belief is simply an assertion about a fact or law that we accept. It is something that we affirm, or at least acquiesce in, even though it is a matter of which we have no sure knowledge or proof. But it is something of which we are sufficiently confident to act upon. It is something we now accept as true. — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 239

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 239
• XREF: connects to: Convergent correlational evidence should justify action absent perfect scientific certainty — Harriet A. Washington, A Terrible Thing to Waste, 50; Expert professionals can perpetuate unfounded beliefs through their actions. — Lynley Hood, A City Possessed, 1602; Humans invent pseudoabsolutes to measure things since true absolutes do not exist — George Michelsen Foy, Zero Decibels: The Quest for Absolute…, 524 (+7 more)

Broader Connections

• Convergent correlational evidence should justify action absent perfect scientific certainty #corroborates (0.85) — Harriet A. Washington, A Terrible Thing to Waste, 50