What would A2K philosophers say while sitting on a bench?

I also did not say that.

You ought really to grow up a bit, Olivier...but don't do it too soon.

Fact is, I think it makes excellent sense.

Not my problem how you know anything, Neo.

Whatever!

No no no I KNOW!

You are saying that you don't KNOW if it makes sense to treat the world 'know' differently in philosophical forums and life. Right?

I love guessing games...

Any attempts to define "know" in philosophical terms is impossible. Individuals determine "know" by their own subjective base of knowledge which can be right, wrong, or indifferent.

Their "know" can be different from others; that doesn't negate their ability to use the word as they believe it to be what they know. If anyone believes their "know" is wrong, they can always challenge them.

In philosophy, it opens up a whole bag of worms.

You realize you just agreed with Frank, right?

You'd be about 100% wrong. Your ability at understanding the English language is now in question.

So do I...so we have a win/win situation going here.

Great.

Ummm...I do not understand what you are asking here.

Can you give me a clue?

My guess would be that it passed right by him!

Do you KNOW if it makes any sense to treat the world 'know' differently in philosophical forums and in life, or not?

Good question.

As I said earlier, I think it makes excellent sense.

You THINK or you KNOW?

And what sense does it make then? Why would anyone use the word 'know' differently on a philosophy forum?

neo, Frank's "know" is filled with "I'm guessing," "I'm not sure - it could be or maybe not," and don't expect me to define it.

As I said; Ever the philosopher. Never in the real world.

Frank! Did you ever expect that?

I treat the word "know" differently when using it in casual, everyday conversation...than I do when I use it in a discussion in a philosophy forum, Olivier.


I think it makes sense to do so.

I also think most people who engage in discussions in Internet forums do.


Why are you going on and on about this?

Not in the least...and I must acknowledge that I was (and am) very disappointed that it happened.

WHY do you do so, Frank? WHY? Any good or bad reasons to do so, or is it just one of these wild guesses of yours?

I do so because I think it is the proper thing to do, Olivier.

When I use the "know" in casual conversation...I do not feel the need for the word precision I feel in the more formal context of a discussion in a philosophy forum.

In casual conversation in every day life I might say, "Olivier, I know you are fascinated with me...and you simply cannot let this issue die because of that obsession you have with me." And we might go on to trading a few barbs as a result, but I doubt you would spend much time honing in on my use of the word "know" in that thought.

But I really would not like to use the word "know" that way here in the forum, because I think the words "Olivier, I suspect you are fascinated with me...and you simply cannot let this issue die because of that obsession you have with me" would be more appropriate. I also suspect that if I did use "know" rather than suspect here in the forum, the question of how I "know" such a thing would almost certainly become another point of contention...a part of the issue.

We wouldn't simply trade a few barbs, but rightly so, you would challenge how I could reasonably claim to "know" that thing.

You might consider putting aside what I suspect to be an unhealthy obsession with me for a bit, Olivier....and ask yourself why you want to keep whipping this dead horse. Why has this item so transfixed you that you would go on about it that other thread...and then actually start another thread about it...and continue to pursue it the way you are?

I simply treat the word "know" differently in casual conversations than I do here in a more formal context; I think it reasonable to do so; and I am doing it.

What is going on, Buddy?