Much of being right or wrong is dependent on the subject matter discussed. Not many discussions these days are starkly black and white with a greater portion being a gray area. Complexities arise with subjectivity, interpretation, ethics and morals. More of the clearly defined right or wrong would seem to lean toward empiricist views.
On Aug 31, 10:41 pm, facilitator <[email protected]> wrote: > I like questions. I don't so much like a whole lot of rambling. I > prefer to think I can pretty much answer, to my satisfaction anyway, > just about any question that is out there. I gives me pause to think > and to ponder perhaps a way of looking at things in a new way. Not > that I like change, especially when it's my thinking that needs > adjustment. (I prefer oft times for the "Other" guy/gal to be wrong). > It makes me feel better about myself when I find that my thinking is > at the very least, cohesive and sound. I had an "argument" with a > gentlemen once who concluded thus: (Regarding what appeared to be a > very polar stalemate, He said) "Either I am right and you are wrong, > or you are right and I am wrong". I though for a moment and > responded "It is possible we both could be wrong". > So my question is "how often are you wrong?" > > Certainly, I think, if we are honest with ourselves, we might > conclude that we are in error maybe about 5 or 10 percent of the > time, (in our own eyes). So how is it possible the world can better > itself if both sides are right? --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups ""Minds Eye"" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/minds-eye?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
