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Date: | Fri Mar 31 17:18:49 2006 |
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We are all responsible for giving reasons for our beliefs. After having
done so, they are open for discussion and, perhaps, rebuttal. Unlike Marx,
we needn't resort to invective in place of argument. It can be emotionally
satisfying to do so; however, it works the other way for the target.
Anyway, it's not nearly as much fun as some of the more sly forms of
criticism or unflattering comparisons.
Of course, arguments eventually work their way down to the discussion of
basic assumptions. Reasonable people often find that at that level, there
isn't much to argue about and can agree to disagree. This doesn't mean that
both are correct: it just means that, given present circumstances or the
present state of knowledge, they can't agree as to who is correct. At least
they know what they are arguing about.
Sam Bostaph
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