Sentence examples for on certainty from inspiring English sources

Other philosophers have disagreed, arguing that, if a person's knowledge that p is occurrent rather than merely dispositional, it implies certainty that p. The most radical position on these matters is the one taken by Wittgenstein in On Certainty.

Western music theory depends on certainty.

Of course, it is not a nailed on certainty.

A smart boss will work on certainty and make sure they're establishing clear expectations.

It thrives on certainty and consistency and an immunity to all things that shine but fade.

Only fascist and Communist systems insist on "certainty and unanimity in the law," he said.

They are not going to leave out Jonny Bairstow because of his explosive potential, they will have Samit Patel down to bat at seven and bowl some spin, Jonathan Trott has been a very consistent performer, while Eoin Morgan is a nailed-on certainty in one-day cricket.

While Biles' achievement was a nailed-on certainty, Tinkler's podium finish – the first for a British woman on the floor – left her "in total shock".

Judging by the verdict of the streets, Norris was a nailed-on certainty to become Ireland's new president in the October elections.

When it eventually did, the majority of two days had been used up and if England manage to do something similar, a draw will be a nigh-on certainty come Monday evening.

When Oyster cards were introduced for travel in London, the inclusion of an RFID chip made it an odds-on certainty that the police would start trawling the records for surveillance purposes - as they have.