Re: Scientism, faith, & knowledge

Gene Dunbar Godbold (gdg4n@avery.med.virginia.edu)
Wed, 2 Jul 1997 13:54:15 -0400 (EDT)

According to Pim van Meurs:

> Gene: Nobody can observe the circle, though they can apprehend the
> definition of a circle or the concept of the circle. Similarly, the idea
> of love and the definition of love can be apprehended.

Pim:
> We disagree, the definition of a circle makes the circle an objective
> concept. Love is not covered by a definition which is objective.

> But we agree, it appears we are arguing for argument's sake at this moment.

Okay, truce! :-)

Peace to you,
Gene

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