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Correct me if I’m wrong but it sounds like you’re using empiricism to verify the validity of empiricism. Doesn’t that seem circular?

I think it’s interesting to say the least but I suspect that you meant something like useful or valuable when you used the word actionable. The questi...

why do you emphasize action? Are you implying that if knowledge isn’t “actionable” it isn’t knowledge?

so basically empiricism?

Why do you believe this?

Are you trying to imply that it’s completely subjective?

lol

Yup

If Intelligence and ignorance don’t actually exist wouldn’t that mean that there are no intelligent or ignorant people?

I think it can be measured mathematically.

I don’t have any formal training when it comes to developing definitions. Maybe people who write dictionaries do but I don’t. I’m like a blind man try...

I think that it has more to do with the way one lives. I don’t really know a whole lot about underlying attitudes.

You might be right but I have reason to suspect that this is probably not the case.

I doubt it but I’m not sure what would qualify as a state of mind in your view.

I’m not sure what kind of answer would satisfy you.

if I’m failing to engage with your points I apologize but I’m trying my best. I know that you didn’t say those words which is why I said I doubt that ...

If an archer only shot arrows at a target that was impossible to miss I doubt that anyone would consider them a master marksman.

I highly doubt you believe success is connected to what we voluntarily chose to do. Isn’t success dependent upon objective necessity? Can one really c...

I think of perfection or “flawlessness” as a state that exists when something has been improved to the point that it has become the best that it could...

thank you for sharing that information. It’s fascinating stuff.

Why do you believe this? Is it just another self evident axiom?

You’re a fortunate man if you’ve never had to encounter something that you detest. I wish I was that lucky.

I’m not sure I understand what you mean by “as it applies to human beings”. Would you mind providing some clarification?

okay I’m sorry if I got defensive.

I hope you don’t mind me asking but why do you believe these claims are true?

How could I ever meet a perfect human being if human being is a synonym for imperfection? If anything is incoherent it’s your question.

You say that every human being is imperfect but if that’s true by definition, because you said that they’re synonymous, then it seems like circular re...

I admit she has talent

all swans we have seen are white, and, therefore, all swans are white?

Why do you believe that it’s impossible?

I hope you’re wrong.

why do you disagree?

Would it be futile to imagine that anything can be true simply because we can’t at all tell what is true and what is not? Let’s imagine a hypothetical...

Correct me if I’m wrong but it seems like survival is the criterion you use to determine whether or not actions are justifiable. Also couldn’t an indi...

Do you believe that all “ethical systems” are created equal?

Relative to what though?

First I would like to confess that I don’t really understand this notion of “homeostasis”. I would appreciate a definition. Second I must confess that...

it’s past my bedtime too so I’m going to bed. I hope we can continue this conversation tomorrow.

Would you mind explaining to me why you think this is the case? I want to thank you for your patience because I know that I’m not entitled to your par...

Would you mind telling me what criterion you use to determine what is and what is not “proper provocation”?

I’m not sure what you mean by “semantic” in this context. First you say that assault is unjustifiable but then you claim that there are circumstances ...

Wouldn’t this also mean that there is such a thing as justifiable evil? You did refer to it as evil and that is the only reason I’m asking this questi...

Doesn’t that mean that sometimes slavery is justified? You did refer to it as slavery and that is the only reason I’m asking this question.

What would qualify as a justified claim in your view?

It sounds like you might be worried about whether or not you made the right decision when you decided to help them. I know you already said that you'r...

Forgive me for asking but why do you feel bad about having some resentment towards this person?

Would you agree that behavior is influenced by factors like culture? In other words isn't the behavior of an individual connected to what they believe...

What exactly do you have in mind when you mention human nature? My understanding of human history is dominated by warfare.

Do you think that you made the right decision when you chose to help them or do you regret it?

Do you think that it's possible to live a life that is flawless? In other words is it possible to live in such a way as to ensure that everything that...