Hi Yrreg,
I'll give you the same definition of empirical evidence that I gave Dawn Bertot: For this discussion the definition of evidence is anything that is apparent to our senses. If we can see, touch, hear, feel or taste it, it's evidence. Evidence that is indirect is still valid evidence. For instance, the reading on a thermometer is valid evidence of the temperature, even though we're not feeling the temperature directly. Much forensic evidence is indirect evidence, such as blood stains and fingerprints.
If you agree with this definition then I can promote this thread.
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