Re: Logic

From: Chris Taylor (Christopher.Taylor@man.ac.uk)
Date: Wed Aug 29 2001 - 15:03:51 BST

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    "Wade T.Smith" wrote:
    >
    > On 08/29/01 05:06, joedees@bellsouth.net said this-
    >
    > >The box they belong in is the one labeled "undetermined as to
    > >WHETHER there is a cause", to assume that there is an as yet
    > >undiscovered cause for them is to embrace a dogmatic faith/belief,
    > >rather than to approach the matter in an honestly scientific manner.
    >
    > Noticed this morning -
    >
    > "The highest purpose is to have no purpose at all. This puts one in accord
    > with nature in her manner of operation." -John Cage, composer (1912-1992)
    >
    > All the rest is noise.

    I'll be buggered (metaphorically) if I'm opening that can of worms again
    anyway - I can happily accept Joe's form of words (although
    'undetermined cause' [my phrase] could mean none, n'est ce pas?).

    "Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's
    too dark to read"
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