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From: Scott D. Yelich <scott.domain.name.hidden>
To: Alastair Malcolm <amalcolm.domain.name.hidden>
Cc: <everything-list.domain.name.hidden>
Sent: 13 May 2000 20:35
Subject: Re: this very moment
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> On Sat, 13 May 2000, Alastair Malcolm wrote:
> > One way is to try to establish common ground. For example, many people
agree
> > that 'everything' should only include that which is logically possible
(so
> > round squares are excluded). If this is agreed, then it is reasonable to
> > suppose, as at least a first approximation, that each entity or world
that
> > exists should be formally describable in some way, in principle.
>
> This is disappointing. I think metaphysics can become quite
> boring, but limiting discussions when there is an interest
> seems like a crime.
>
> I've been showing my friends square circles since I was in
> highschool. It's all relative perception.
I suggest you read a basic book on logic (ideally including something on
modal logic) to get an idea of what 'logical possibility' is. You'll find it
not so limiting as you seem to think.
Alastair
Received on Sun May 14 2000 - 04:44:02 PDT