From: Jonathan Davis (jonathan.davis@lineone.net)
Date: Mon Sep 29 2003 - 16:01:49 MDT
Shame. Poor Hermit cannot leave it alone. Like that muttering man who beats
the greasy stain where his dead horse used to be, you are more pitied for
obsession that respected for heroic perseverance.
In deference to wishes of the congregation, I will not be continuing this
Scruton discussion. The arguments are won and lost; I am satisfied with the
result.
Enjoy the book those of you who are going to be reading it.
Kind regards,
Jonathan
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-virus@lucifer.com [mailto:owner-virus@lucifer.com] On Behalf Of
Hermit
Sent: 29 September 2003 20:12
To: virus@lucifer.com
Subject: Re:virus: Studying Ad Populem, was: ideohazard 1.1
Kalkor,
Any fallacy has to be based on the fact that the underlying information is
not accurate and relevant or that an argument is unsound or not compelling.
As academia works on the basis of consensus, the number of academics
accepting a work is relevent. As the author in question complains on his own
site, that academia rejects him - and quotes the "person whom, to be
insulted by, is a compliment" (so presumably the reverse should also
apply)"There are few more valuable thinkers in Britain - or indeed, the
world - today. His vilification and rejection by the academic establishment
is disgraceful. In comparison with him, most of his critics are intellectual
pygmies. Both left and right should be grateful to have such a man to
sharpen and define the issues. And philosophers should be grateful that he
has placed their subject at the very centre of current affairs. Perhaps
Scruton's greatest contribution is his living demonstration of the truth
that without philosophy we are nothing." Bryan Appleyard, The Sunday Times
See also the hate-site linked to this site by Clive Bates of ASH
http://www.rogerscruton.com/rs-cv.html
So his rejection not being in question, and the number rejecting him being
relevent, I don't think that argumentum ad populam applies.
Hermit
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