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See how those arguments presume hylomorphism? That the right kind of explanation is one that makes essential-formal distinctions. But why should we pr...

, ; Let's not deny that it’s natural to be struck by the fact that there is something rather than nothing—or to want an explanation. Instead we should...

, What exactly is the phenomenon that metaphysics is addressing? If it’s something like the surprise that there is something rather than nothing, why ...

That's' one way to approach the OP, but not the only way. One alternative is, instead of merely choosing this or that stipulation, to cast about and s...

If you are saying that it depends on context then you are agreeing with Austin. And if you are not, then you are still trading on the ambiguity. Clari...

The problem is in the wording of the question.

A reaction: I'm struck by how this rejection of positivity parallels the criticism of faith I have been outlining in that thread. There are also some ...

Indeed, it's not included in the Aristotelian virtues are typically listed as things courage, temperance, generosity, magnificence, magnanimity, mildn...

I think she is honest, empathic and diligent. And very direct. It would be a shame to lose her.

Jaquie Lambie only has a half a quota so far. She might be out.

An area I had something to do with a while back... well, twenty years ago. SA and ACT had the progressive ideas and wanted to implement them. NSW and ...

...can he tell Australia from Austria?

Good. Then we agree at the least that faith is to be restrained, and keep it's place amongst the other virtues.

A good reply. Yes, faith is more than promising, yes, it involves but goes beyond trust, and yes, it involves adopting a way of life. The challenge I ...

I'm sorry, but I didn't follow that at all. Cheers.

If I may, that life is valuable is something with which I will happily agree. But this does not follow from the fact that life grows.

I didn't. There is an implicit "ought" in "growth is what is valued" - If growth is valuable, then the subject ought choose to grow were possible. I w...

I'll drop this here from our conversation of a few weeks back, since this seem to me to be a case in point:

Thanks. That's appreciated. I'm glad that you found some of what I wrote helpful.. It feels like analysis of any sort if way out of fashion on the for...

Cheers. Thanks for taking an interest.

Meh. You are assailing me rather than what I've said, which is what one would expect if my critique was biting and you could not see a reply. What you...

Ok, all that. DO you think that your theory contributes to discussions of what we should do next? OF what we should value? And if so, what. I'm off to...

Do you go the step further to saying that this tells us something about what we ought do? SO just say "yes" or "No", so I can understand: are you maki...

As it stands, what you are arguing remains quite unclear. So I'll ask again, are you just making a point about biology, or are you attempting to tell ...

Isn't this what I summed up as ...and pointed out was invalid? That is, granted your first premise, what is it you would have us conclude?

Well, no. You appear to be making an ethical point while maintaining that all you are doing is presenting the facts. There's a contradiction there tha...

SO you are not in any way attempting to make an ethical argument?

Well, it was just a random thought, but there is now a huge gap in between the socialist ALP and the conservative Libs. Who can fill it? Independents ...

But not women?

I understand that, and thought I addressed it. Apparently not clearly enough, so I'll have another go. Do you think that you are telling us what we sh...

So if the Greens moved to the Right of the ALP, supporting small business and tradies... :chin:

Yes. But the Liberal pack has been decimated, the dearth of talent only increased. They may not be capable of such a big re-think. In the ACT - which ...

"Australians are not who Peter Dutton thought we were" (Samantha Maiden). Watching Insiders. Was the election a step to the left or a step away from t...

Yes, the Green vote is as usual, interesting. The Senate results might mitigate the ALP landslide, but it doesn't look good. Here's the provisional Qu...

In Bean, Jessie Price (Ind.) leads by an estimated 424 votes. One of them was mine.

Green says the ALP have a majority, and might be a large majority. So looks like there might not be a minority government. Will that give the ALP the ...

So who will be the next Liberal leader? And will they decide that having policies rather than talking points is a good idea?

Two women have mashed the potato. <Ellie Smith (ind)'s preferences will push Ali France (ALP) over the line.> Looks like the Libs will be working from...

Looks as if Jessie Price (ind) will win Bean from the ALP My electorate. The Libs had no hope, but to go to an independent would be a novelty for the ...

Anthony Green has just said that the Liberal Party cannot win.

Here's Dickson: https://tallyroom.aec.gov.au/HouseDivisionPage-31496-252.htm

Well, East Coast polls just closed. First results soon. see https://www.abc.net.au/news

Fine.

Well, to be sure, I do not understand how you can maintain such views. There are formal proofs of the consistency of S5, for example. Google it. So ag...

I'm wondering if you see the difference between the thrust of the argument in the OP and it's logical validity? One can agree with the conclusion and ...

I don't think I saw this, but yes, it looks similar. I'll leave you to the diplomacy, since it's apparent that I am a part of the conspiracy. I'd coun...

Yep. From elsewhere, The sentiment is that life ought be preserved, and that's not a bad sentiment. But the argument that the opposite view leads to t...

I'll go a step further. The argument in the OP seems to rely on the part-syllogism: There cannot be values without life; therefore life is valuable. N...

I'm sorry, Meta, but your post is again risible. You say no one is restricting themselves to Aristotle and then go and do exactly that. This is on par...