preassumption

8. Even if somebody points out that, simply as a byproduct of doing basic science, we may end up inadvertantly discovering such racially variable genetic polymorphisms despite our not wanting to ... that just proves that they have a "preassumption"!

Truth Steven Barnes 2008

The preassumption in any assessment of likelihood to get heard/struck down is the strength of the theory.

The Volokh Conspiracy » More on the Chances Courts Would Strike Down the Individual Mandate 2010

Let's take a look at the preassumption under THAT.

"The Stand" and human machine language Steven Barnes 2010

This is what makes me think that the Conservative mindset is based on a preassumption that racial bigotry is a thing of the past.

"Hit Girl" ruptures the social fabric? Steven Barnes 2010

This is what makes me think that the Conservative mindset is based on a preassumption that racial bigotry is a thing of the past.

Archive 2010-04-01 Steven Barnes 2010

The preassumption in any assessment of likelihood to get heard/struck down is the strength of the theory.

The Volokh Conspiracy » More on the Chances Courts Would Strike Down the Individual Mandate 2010

Let's take a look at the preassumption under THAT.

Archive 2010-04-01 Steven Barnes 2010

If they DIDN'T have that preassumption, they would be forced to ask: "under what circumstances would good, intelligent white people feel and behave in the same fashion?"

Archive 2008-03-01 Steven Barnes 2008

"Am I mistaken in suggesting that there is a preassumption here: that science has something to tell us that will be problematic?"

Truth Steven Barnes 2008

Am I mistaken in suggesting that there is a preassumption here: that science has something to tell us that will be problematic?

Truth Steven Barnes 2008