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Church of Virus BBS   General   Philosophy & Religion   A retort to Skepticism « previous next » Pages: [1]      Author  Topic: A retort to Skepticism  (Read 1224 times) Blunderov Archon Gender: Posts: 3160 Reputation: 8.69 Rate Blunderov "We think in generalities, we live in details" A retort to Skepticism « on: 2006-06-01 07:08:22 » [Blunderov] It is sufficient that the illusion is complete. Best regards. Report to moderator   Logged David Lucifer Archon Posts: 2642 Reputation: 8.79 Rate David Lucifer Enlighten me. Re:A retort to Skepticism « Reply #1 on: 2006-06-11 01:22:51 » Quote from: Blunderov on 2006-06-01 07:08:22    [Blunderov] It is sufficient that the illusion is complete. Sufficient for whom? What about logical consistency? Report to moderator   Logged Blunderov Archon Gender: Posts: 3160 Reputation: 8.69 Rate Blunderov "We think in generalities, we live in details" Re:A retort to Skepticism « Reply #2 on: 2006-06-12 03:01:35 » Quote from: David Lucifer on 2006-06-11 01:22:51    Quote from: Blunderov on 2006-06-01 07:08:22    [Blunderov] It is sufficient that the illusion is complete. Sufficient for whom? What about logical consistency? [Blunderov] The whole question seems to me to be a semantic triviality and nothing more. An illusion that is complete (in the strictest possible sense) is indistinguishable from reality. "...Samuel Johnson, who, upon hearing of Bishop Berkeley’s contention that the objective world does not exist, refuted the argument by kicking a rock."* Best Regards. *The Truth? You Can’t Handle the Truth! http://insidehighered.com/layout/set/print/views/2006/06/07/mclemee Report to moderator   Logged Pages: [1]   Jump to:Please select a destination: ----------------------------- General ----------------------------- =>Announcements =>Evolution and Memetics =>FAQ =>Church Doctrine =>Science & Technology =>Society & Culture =>Arts & Entertainment =>Philosophy & Religion =>Humor & Satire =>Creative Endeavors =>Serious Business =>Virian Book Club =>Second Life =>Free For All =>Infections =>Suggestion Box =>Test Area ----------------------------- Mailing List ----------------------------- =>Virus 2006 =>Virus 2005 =>Virus 2004 =>Virus 2003

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