Re: Objects and Relations

From: JOG <jog_at_cs.nott.ac.uk>
Date: 6 Feb 2007 15:04:08 -0800
Message-ID: <1170803048.009194.92730@h3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com>

On Feb 6, 8:45 pm, Gene Wirchenko <g..._at_ocis.net> wrote:
> "JOG" <j..._at_cs.nott.ac.uk> wrote:
>
> [snip]
>
> >Fair enough, but I don't really care if your a platonist, a
> >reductionist, a mereological nihilist or a senior gynaecologist (and
> >trust me compared to practicitioners like Gene and Marshall, I'm
> >positively wooly). A philosophy is only worth its salt here if it has
> >practical positive impact.
>
> This is somewhat opaque. Are Marshall and I being complimented,
> insulted, or merely mentioned?

It was neutral so take it how you see fit. I was inferring that not many on cdt would entertain such wishy-washy pseudo-philosophical discussion as that which I've been partaking in.

Hmm, in the fullness of hindsight, that's looking more and more like a compliment.

>
> [snip]
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Gene Wirchenko
>
> Computerese Irregular Verb Conjugation:
> I have preferences.
> You have biases.
> He/She has prejudices.
Received on Tue Feb 06 2007 - 17:04:08 CST