Re: MD What makes an idea dangerous?

From: MATTHEW PAUL KUNDERT (mpkundert@students.wisc.edu)
Date: Fri Nov 14 2003 - 20:43:14 GMT

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    Platt said:
    The fact that you've been "around the pole" many times not only with me but with DMB and Paul would suggest to a reasonable person that your ability to communicate leaves something to be desired.

    Matt:
    Maybe. But don't include Paul with yourself and DMB. I find Paul to be a quite good interlocuter and conversant, _especially_ when compared to you two.

    Platt said:
    One way to assure mutual understanding is to use words as commonly defined instead of insisting on your own definitions.

    Matt:
    Yeah, but none of the most creative and famous philosophers used words as commonly defined.

    Platt said:
    Your confusion at my meaning of "direct perceptions" illustrates why it's important for a writer to chose his words carefully so as keep confusion by a reader to a minimum and to anticipate possible misinterpretations.

    Matt:
    Yep, and that's why I tried stipulating my words as clearly as I thought I needed to. And they were stipulated, so don't try denying that.

    Matt

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