In a message dated 9/19/08 4:07:30 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> And just remember the fate of the recent-planet, Pluto, now reduced
> to the status of a sub-planetary orbiting chuck of ice. All deduced,
> btw, by means of recorded instrumental readings, that is, inferred
> from derivative information.
>
You're right: The case of Pluto does have some philosophical interest.
"So Pluto is no longer a planet?"
"That's right."
"WAS it a planet?"
". . .Whaddya mean?"
"I'm asking: WAS Pluto a planet?"
". . .You know, I don't like the look of you.
"(to the back of the hall:)
"Ho! Security! I think one of those philosopher-types sneaked in here!"
> Kind like when I know what you 'mean' by
> nominating derived inferences from recorded stimulations as the thing
> you meant.
>
Well, yeah, but 'know' may be too strong a word. It's a sure thing that you
and I don't make all the same associations.
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