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In: what if the goal of a religion isn't to be factually correct?  — view comment
Those are misrepresentations. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straw_man
September 19, 2021 at 17:31
In: Some remarks on Wittgenstein's private language argument (PLA)  — view comment
Why does Wittgenstein mention "imagination"?
September 19, 2021 at 17:27
In: what if the goal of a religion isn't to be factually correct?  — view comment
Can you give an example?
September 19, 2021 at 17:03
In: The Decay of Science  — view comment
I listen to people who have manners!
September 19, 2021 at 16:50
In: The Decay of Science  — view comment
I didn't read.
September 19, 2021 at 16:44
In: The Decay of Science  — view comment
It is difficult to understand. :rage:
September 19, 2021 at 16:44
In: The Decay of Science  — view comment
Where outside?
September 19, 2021 at 16:43
In: The Decay of Science  — view comment
I didn't say that.
September 19, 2021 at 16:37
In: what if the goal of a religion isn't to be factually correct?  — view comment
Are you referring to Social conflict theory ?
September 19, 2021 at 16:35
In: The Decay of Science  — view comment
Didn't say that.
September 19, 2021 at 16:32
In: Some remarks on Wittgenstein's private language argument (PLA)  — view comment
I'm not sure exactly what my mind is made up about. :confused: I'm against the proposition that philosophers can tell you what you can imagine. How's ...
September 19, 2021 at 16:32
In: Some remarks on Wittgenstein's private language argument (PLA)  — view comment
It means that i don't have the proper vocabulary to argue with you.
September 19, 2021 at 15:21
In: The Decay of Science  — view comment
Where's the logic in that?
September 19, 2021 at 15:10
In: what if the goal of a religion isn't to be factually correct?  — view comment
I think you'll like this guy. :point: https://youtu.be/JKHUaNAxsTg
September 19, 2021 at 10:47
In: Some remarks on Wittgenstein's private language argument (PLA)  — view comment
Okay.
September 19, 2021 at 10:14
In: Abortion and the ethics of lockdowns  — view comment
That was my response.
September 19, 2021 at 10:12
In: You are not your body!  — view comment
Ask a scientist.
September 19, 2021 at 09:40
In: What is a Fact?  — view comment
Not me! :cool:
September 19, 2021 at 09:36
In: What is a Fact?  — view comment
We're just sheeple.
September 19, 2021 at 09:30
In: what if the goal of a religion isn't to be factually correct?  — view comment
Just saying...
September 19, 2021 at 09:25
In: What is a Fact?  — view comment
Some even participate.
September 19, 2021 at 09:23
In: Who is to blame for climate change?  — view comment
Get back to me when you find out...
September 19, 2021 at 09:21
In: What is a Fact?  — view comment
I think you're right. It's the public who decide what a "facts" is, not armchair philosophers.
September 19, 2021 at 08:50
In: You are not your body!  — view comment
Sounds like outdated science.
September 19, 2021 at 08:37
In: What is a Fact?  — view comment
The word 'fact' is often used throughout the English speaking world. Some philosophers believe that nouns like 'fact' have an exact meaning. I'm not s...
September 19, 2021 at 08:35
In: Who is to blame for climate change?  — view comment
Who cooked up the idea?
September 19, 2021 at 07:48
In: Abortion and the ethics of lockdowns  — view comment
Your misrepresenting the facts to support your case.
September 19, 2021 at 07:45
In: Who is to blame for climate change?  — view comment
As if the IPCC is the only legitimate organization "promoting" climate change... :scream: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Climate_change_organi...
September 19, 2021 at 07:29
In: Some remarks on Wittgenstein's private language argument (PLA)  — view comment
Since when did philosophers become experts on limits of human imagination? I can imagine it. Prove me wrong.
September 19, 2021 at 07:26
In: Why does economy need growth?  — view comment
'Stuff'.
September 19, 2021 at 07:21
In: Why does economy need growth?  — view comment
Sounds like Krugman's definition: Economics is the social science that studies how people interact with value; in particular, the production, distribu...
September 19, 2021 at 07:18
In: Is there something like AS, artificial stupidity?  — view comment
Just be yourself!
September 19, 2021 at 06:39
In: Abortion and the ethics of lockdowns  — view comment
Is COVID-19 dangerous?
September 19, 2021 at 06:34
In: Is there something like AS, artificial stupidity?  — view comment
Telemarketers and infomercials.
September 19, 2021 at 06:19
In: The Decay of Science  — view comment
Careful of contrarian ideas, or you'll end up on the moderators radar. :scream:
September 19, 2021 at 05:24
In: The Decay of Science  — view comment
You studied a history.
September 19, 2021 at 05:21
In: The Decay of Science  — view comment
Reich was much encouraged by the meeting and hoped he would be invited to join Princeton's Institute for Advanced Study. During their next meeting, he...
September 19, 2021 at 05:02
In: what if the goal of a religion isn't to be factually correct?  — view comment
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September 19, 2021 at 03:59
In: what if the goal of a religion isn't to be factually correct?  — view comment
@"Banno" Were you responding to the OP?
September 19, 2021 at 03:57
In: what if the goal of a religion isn't to be factually correct?  — view comment
What about that point?
September 19, 2021 at 03:41
In: what if the goal of a religion isn't to be factually correct?  — view comment
Your point still stands. Whatever.
September 19, 2021 at 03:40
In: Anti-Vaxxers, Creationists, 9/11 Truthers, Climate Deniers, Flat-Earthers  — view comment
They'll never run out of gullible people...
September 19, 2021 at 03:36
In: what if the goal of a religion isn't to be factually correct?  — view comment
It's hard to follow your point when you didn't even bother to quote the OP!
September 19, 2021 at 03:33
In: what if the goal of a religion isn't to be factually correct?  — view comment
I find it disingenuous to group "all Christians" together. There are a lot of subsets of Christianity.
September 19, 2021 at 03:30
In: Can Be Seen As Civilization Levels, Too  — view comment
False teeth.
September 19, 2021 at 03:17
In: what if the goal of a religion isn't to be factually correct?  — view comment
:up:
September 19, 2021 at 03:09
In: what if the goal of a religion isn't to be factually correct?  — view comment
By who?
September 19, 2021 at 03:07
In: Is it wrong to have children?  — view comment
That's a good point.
September 19, 2021 at 03:05
In: what if the goal of a religion isn't to be factually correct?  — view comment
No, merely that some Christians are very tolerant people.
September 19, 2021 at 03:05
In: what if the goal of a religion isn't to be factually correct?  — view comment
In the Jewish religion, the story of Passover talks about Egyptian slavery of the Jews. I was attempting to explain Hanover's post. I am sorry for not...
September 19, 2021 at 03:04
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