Defeasible Reasoning

Defeasible reasoning refers to a type of logical thinking where conclusions can be overturned by new evidence or information. In everyday life, this means we often form beliefs based on the best available knowledge, but we remain open to changing those beliefs if presented with new facts. For instance, if we believe "all swans are white" based on our experience, seeing a black swan would challenge and potentially change that belief. In general knowledge application, it's about recognizing that our understanding is provisional and subject to revision as we learn more.