What is Hitchens Razor?

Hitchens' Razor is a principle stating that "what can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence." This means that the burden of proof lies on the person making a claim, rather than on others to disprove it. The concept encourages skepticism and requires claims to be supported by evidence to be taken seriously. It was popularized by Christopher Hitchens but has roots in earlier philosophical ideas, including Bertrand Russell's conceptualization known as "Russell's Teapot." This principle acts as a filter to prevent one's mind from being cluttered with baseless claims, enhancing clarity and saving time in discussions and thought processes 1.