I am considering whether or not to de-list the Occam's Razor and Burden of Proof articles from the main pages. They come from the early era of the other website, and can be interpreted as mainly trolling. However, it is possible that they are not trolling.
https://wiki.tfes.org/Occam%27s_Razor
https://wiki.tfes.org/Burden_of_Proof
If either or both should stay, or if they should be rewritten, how should it be done and what should they say? These are subjects that come up on a regular basis.
I doubt I can add anything to the razor discussion which will compel you further, and I have already provided the scientific perspective on it. If however you desire more details on how assumptions are analyzed, let me know.
In logical discourse, it is my understanding that a burden falls on anyone making a positive claim. Thus:
1. The earth is flat
2. No it is not
Both are positive claims. They claim something is the case. Another:
1. My argument is: the number of marbles in this jar is even.
2. I am unconvinced by your argument.
3. Your argument is wrong.
1 and 3 are positive claims. 2 is not. Moreover, 2 does not believe the number is ODD. 2 is in a position of neutrality.
Hence, claiming that some evidence is false or wrong is a positive claim. Dismissing evidence as uncompelling is not.
Another:
1. The vanishing perspective theory for light cannot describe sunsets.
2. Sunsets are described by VPT.
3. VPT is congruent with refraction theory.
4. Refraction theory is wrong.
All of these are positive claims.
I hope this helps a bit.