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If A is wrong, how does that prove B?

Discussion in 'General Issues and Discussion Forum' started by Craig Payne, Aug 10, 2012.

  1. Craig Payne

    Craig Payne Moderator

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    I been thinking .....

    Think back over a lot of the discussions here and how much is based on A is wrong, then that proves B is right. Why do they always ignore that there could be a C, D, or E that could also be right?

    The whole basis of the arguments for barefoot/minimalist/forefoot running (B) is based on trying to prove that there is a problem with running shoes/heel striking (A). There is no evidence that barefoot/minimalist/forefoot running is any better than running shoes/heel striking, yet when you look at the arguments made by the proponents of barefoot/minimalist/forefoot running, its all based on building case against running shoes/heel striking. How does that show barefoot/minimalist/forefoot running is any good? There may or may not be a case against running shoes/heel striking, but how does that show that barefoot/minimalist/forefoot running is any better?

    Similarly, a large part of the argument for MASS theory and Functional Foot Typing (B) by their proponents is to make all sorts of claims and criticisms of Root, Tissue stress, SALRE, sagital plane etc (A). There may or may not be problems with Root, Tissue strees, SALRE, sagital plane etc, but even if there is, how does that support MASS theory and Functional Foot Typing?

    Anyone notice the pattern?

    Theories/concepts/ideas (B) need to stand on their own two feet (pun intended) and not on a critique of other theories/concepts/ideas (A), as there could always ea C, D, or E waiting in the wings.
     
  2. Rob Kidd

    Rob Kidd Well-Known Member

    As my mentor always said: "beware the false dichotomy". That is, it is either this or that - always consider that there may be others. He was referring to locomotory strategies in fossil hominoids, the principle stands good. Rob
     
  3. R.E.G

    R.E.G Active Member

    Excellent post.

    I think a few of us have been trying to say that for a long time but not been able to crystallize it the way you have.

    On a separate but possibly related subject I have always been fascinated by the research results that fall outside of the statistical tests. Apparently it is a specialized field?
     
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