Re: Objects and Relations

From: Gene Wirchenko <genew_at_ocis.net>
Date: Tue, 06 Feb 2007 16:27:46 -0800
Message-ID: <447is2hfoqd07g3dkekde1ttd4qu3m2tpj_at_4ax.com>


"JOG" <jog_at_cs.nott.ac.uk> wrote:

>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.

     I agree with the sentiment of the last sentence.

>> 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.

     Too many do. I have little patience for it. Life has gotten better since I killed Dawn Wolthius and Neo.

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

     Why thank you, kind sir.

Sincerely,

Gene Wirchenko

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