The statistical method shows the facts in the light of the ideal average but does not give us a picture of their empirical reality. While reflecting an indisputable aspect of reality, it can falsify the actual truth in a most misleading way. This is particularly true of theories which are based on statistics. The distinctive thing about real facts, however, is their individuality. Not to put too fine a point on it, once could say that the real picture consists of nothing but exceptions to the rule, and that, in consequence, absolute reality has predominantly the character of irregularity.
Statistical methods provide a view of facts through the lens of an average, which can obscure the true nature of empirical reality. While these methods highlight certain undeniable aspects of reality, they also risk misrepresenting the actual truth. This distortion is especially pertinent when theories rely too heavily on statistics, potentially leading to misleading conclusions about complex phenomena.
In contrast to the generalizations found in statistics, real facts possess uniqueness and individuality. C.G. Jung emphasizes that the essence of reality often consists of exceptions rather than rules, suggesting that what we perceive as absolute reality is marked by irregularities. This viewpoint encourages a deeper exploration of the complexities inherent in the human experience beyond mere statistical analysis.
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