Joe, have you actually read your reference ? Are you denying that it supports my thesis ? If so, in what way ?
Its central theme is a re-appraisal of Kant from the point of view of non-Euclidean geometry...a point I arrived at above, independent of auxilliary references. I have merely offered a similar conclusion to McFarlane about the "malleability of experience" from the point of view of Piaget's genetic epistemology, and its later developments.
fresco wrote:Joe, have you actually read your reference ? Are you denying that it supports my thesis ? If so, in what way ?
I have no interest in engaging in a debate regarding your thesis, especially in a thread that has nothing whatsoever to do with your thesis.
Joe-
Are you not aware that it is considered ungentlemanly in polite company to refer to another persons spelling mistakes,or grammatical errors for that matter,unless of course such affect the sense.
It constitutes a claim to a superior education at the least, as well, which is a form of snobbery really and rather out of date.Crass is a word some might use.
In the event that fresco's typo does diminish our respect for his contributions we really don't need it pointing out to us as if,once again,we are not up to your speed.Not that it diminishes my respect.
I often find that recourse to such strategies points to an inabilty to understand the post being replied to or having been bamboozled by it.It certainly bamboozled me.As do some of your own.I've always felt Kant to be somewhat gloomy.
I understand from a report in one of our newspapers that English manners and customs are in a revival phase in the centres in your country so I thought I would put you in the picture about one of them so that you won't be left behind if the revival gathers pace.
Spendius !!
Nice of you to rush back from the pub to sort Joe out for me ! Actually he thinks Niels Bohr didn't know what he was talking about so what chance have I got ?
As for the "revival", for some reason I'm getting a picture of Laurel and Hardy doing their routine "After you Stanley...No after you Old Chap"....only to end in mayhem.
Yeah-I know.
That sketch in the joiner's shop with the plank laid me out.Still does actually.
Ray: I remain available in the event you have further questions or thoughts regarding the topic of this thread.
Thanks guys, and let's cool it. :wink:
I still have to read the link you gave. School's been real busy though, might not post for a while.
