From: Elizaphanian (elizaphanian@tiscali.co.uk)
Date: Sun Feb 09 2003 - 09:43:13 GMT
David said:
> Maybe I think too much of my own views, but I've spent a great deal of
time
> and energy dealing with these philosophical issues and it seems they have
as
> well. So I love to debate them and others because it feels like an even
> match, a fair game and an exciting sport. I love it. I want to believe
that
> we make each other think. I'm convinced that its NOT just talking, that
> debate makes people sharpen their minds the way a workout strenthens the
> body. Its about getting stronger and more subtle as a thinker. This is all
I
> ask from philosophy and it seems like plenty. It probably doesn't look
like
> much is going on from the outside, but there is plenty of action and
> practical benefits from this
Sam says: Hear Hear Hear!!!
Sam
"A good objection helps one forward, a shallow objection, even if it is
valid, is wearisome." Wittgenstein
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