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If you look at the historic cycle, you're seeing the temperature leading the CO2 change. When the oceans cool, they absorb more CO2, and same thing fo...
August 23, 2022 at 01:28
I thought of this, thanks for articulating it. When we condemn ourselves, we're acting as though we aren't earthlings like everything else. The issue ...
August 23, 2022 at 00:35
I guess I'll go with what you're calling "Christian" because it just is morality as I know it.
August 23, 2022 at 00:32
It's driven by a concern for the use of pesticides. We could say they're used because of the will to power. I'm basically arguing the side I don't lik...
August 23, 2022 at 00:31
I guess the question would be: why do we need a theory of truth? Why do we need to have a definition? We can't teach someone what truth is.
August 22, 2022 at 20:46
I don't think so.
August 22, 2022 at 20:21
Lithuania helps Ukraine
August 22, 2022 at 19:44
I'm not sure what you're saying there
August 22, 2022 at 19:31
The two parts that "correspond" in correspondence theory are called the truthbearer and the truthmaker. As you see, the philosophical ground becomes b...
August 22, 2022 at 19:07
What exactly is a truth claim? Is it sounds and marks? Is it a sentence? Or is it something else?
August 22, 2022 at 18:33
They're not exactly the brain trust of internet.
August 22, 2022 at 14:00
What two things correspond? There's an SEP article on correspondence theory . Look at the "objections" section. Also, there's an SEP article on truthm...
August 22, 2022 at 11:55
Let's take the claim that it's going to rain tomorrow. Can you explain what two things we're supposed to see corresponding?
August 22, 2022 at 01:03
No. A truth skeptic would say correspondence theory lacks analytical clarity. The truth predicate just has a certain role in language use.
August 22, 2022 at 00:44
True. Per Frege, infinite regress is the reason to abandon attempts to define truth. But the point I was making previously was that your power to make...
August 22, 2022 at 00:14
@"baker" Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of spe...
August 21, 2022 at 17:43
Ghost forests are appearing along the North American coast as former pine forests change to wetlands due to sea level rise.
August 21, 2022 at 14:08
He created the Rocky Horror Picture Show. :meh:
August 20, 2022 at 23:44
True. Richard O'Brien says trans women aren't real women. His cultural standing in the US is such that if he indicates that it's an open question, it'...
August 20, 2022 at 23:34
:razz:
August 20, 2022 at 21:25
The chirps aren't about anything. They're just chirps.
August 20, 2022 at 20:54
Is this a Lovecraft story? :grimace:
August 20, 2022 at 20:48
It's a thesis that announces "I'm meaningless!" It's just stupid.
August 20, 2022 at 20:46
Secularism does rock, though. You gotta admit.
August 20, 2022 at 18:04
It's a definition of truth. It's not of version of the LONC. It does seem pretty basic, I agree. You can look at people as if they're monkeys who comm...
August 20, 2022 at 10:53
Yes. Saudi Arabia is Hanbali.
August 20, 2022 at 08:51
I think of a truth theory as a choice that has implications. The truth theory you're using, which is along the lines of correspondence theory, is what...
August 20, 2022 at 08:50
I gather they're not your favorite version of Islam. :razz: So who were you talking about when you spoke of conservative Muslims?
August 20, 2022 at 01:15
It depends on your theory of truth. If you require truthmakers, then yes, the ass must exist. If you don't require truthmakers, say your truth theory ...
August 20, 2022 at 01:14
Good point. It's democracy at work. I don't know about this democracy thing. It doesn't seem to be working in line with my values. What does one do in...
August 20, 2022 at 00:03
Sure. She's the scum of the earth and everything. It's just Trump sort of booted her out for attacking him over his Three Stooges coup attempt. Doesn'...
August 19, 2022 at 23:53
Yea. I was more concerned about the fact that she lost to a Trump sycophant. Doesn't that bother you?
August 19, 2022 at 23:44
Dynasty?
August 19, 2022 at 23:30
I get what you're saying. Salafism was first preoccupied with bringing Muslims back to monotheism. All sorts of superstitious worship had blended with...
August 19, 2022 at 23:30
Yes. I agree the word can be used that way. It's also correct to call Salafism conservative or ultra-conservative. It's useful to think of it that way...
August 19, 2022 at 19:04
Conservative: averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values. Here That's a narrow definition. Look to context to know when you need to...
August 19, 2022 at 18:50
They really don't. Trump is still very influential. Will she become a Democrat? I just don't see how the Republican party can endure as it is. I'm not...
August 19, 2022 at 17:37
Isn't it basically Salafism? Why wouldn't you call that conservative? Their version of Islam seeks a return to old ways. In any society, I would call ...
August 19, 2022 at 17:33
A Saudi woman will spend 34 years in prison for tweets. Is this the kind of conservative climate you were talking about?
August 19, 2022 at 16:01
True.
August 19, 2022 at 12:32
Protest is actually a good thing. It means people care. Plus it actually does affect the moderator in question. When light is shed in his direction, h...
August 19, 2022 at 10:41
What does it mean that Liz Cheney lost? Anything?This is something I've been wondering about.
August 19, 2022 at 10:37
Either stay and ignore it or drop this forum. Xtrix announced that getting an electric lawnmower was a good way to combat climate change. That's the i...
August 19, 2022 at 09:23
That's insane. Funny, that whole movie has been accused of being soft gay porn. Did you see the Doraleous and Associates spoof? https://youtu.be/AvwTV...
August 19, 2022 at 02:00
I have no idea how you got this impression. Why don't we ignore one another from now on? :smile:
August 19, 2022 at 01:37
I didn't know that. Wasn't there a Muslim who shot up a gay nightclub in Florida?
August 19, 2022 at 01:35
The guy you banned spent some time explaining how fragmented Islam is. Then you mentioned "that community.". I see now that I was supposed to read tha...
August 19, 2022 at 01:28
I don't think homophobia is specifically Christian.
August 19, 2022 at 01:23
Yes. It's incredibly demoralizing. And he's likely to be elected again. Jesus.
August 19, 2022 at 00:10
You used the word "community". I still don't know what community you mean. In the US? The global community? Iran? Shiites? If you don't, your culture ...
August 19, 2022 at 00:09