A good statement of an inherently imprecise concern – and most important concerns in the world are imprecise – must capture that imprecision, and not replace it by a precise statement about something else. You should learn to speak in an articulate way about ideas that are inescapably imprecise {as a man called Aristotle explained more than two millennia ago}. And that is one of the reasons why the humanities are important. A novel can point to a truth without pretending to capture it exactly in some imagined numbers and formulae.
In his book "A Wish a Day for a Week," Amartya Sen emphasizes the significance of acknowledging the imprecision inherent in important global concerns. He critiques the tendency to replace nuanced, complex issues with overly precise statements that may not reflect the true nature of those issues. By recognizing and articulating these imprecise ideas, we can engage with them more meaningfully, as suggested by Aristotle's insights from centuries ago.
Sen argues for the value of the humanities, particularly how literature like novels can convey deep truths without relying on exact figures or mathematical formulas. This approach allows for a deeper understanding of complex human experiences and societal issues, proving that some of life's most crucial aspects cannot be neatly quantified or entirely captured by data alone.
