> [Platt] > I didn't claim that philosophy is an inevitable result of having money, if > that's what you mean by "ipso facto." > > [Arlo] > No, I mean I deny that you have to have money before you can have > philosophy. "Money", as I said, is a common social pattern, but whether or > not it is part of any given social system does not influence in any way > whether intellectual patterns will emerge there.
Can you name a significant philosopher who lived in strict barter society? > [Platt] > But, money being a part of the social pattern as you agree, is necessary > for intellect to achieve a level of its own which includes philosophy. > > [Arlo] > Money is not a necessary part of social patterns. So while social patterns > in general are indeed required for the emergence of intellect, whether or > not "money" is included among them does not matter. Again, can you name a significant philosopher who lived in a strict barter society? In other words, what EVIDENCE can you present? > [Platt] > Yes, the truth sometimes arouses ire. Otherwise, why the constant character > assassination instead of presenting evidence for your positions? > > [Arlo] > Talk about the pot calling the kettle black! Hoo boy! Short answer, I've > given up on real dialogue, since every conversation degenerates in three > degrees to "evil libs and their anti-freedom agenda who lie and distort > versus noble, freedom-loving conservatives who defend truth, honor and all > things good". I've been there a jillion times. I have every belief this > will end there too. Its just a matter of time. I've been there a jillion times too after you initiate insults which, for some reason (I think I know why) you expect me to ignore. Moq_Discuss mailing list Listinfo, Unsubscribing etc. http://lists.moqtalk.org/listinfo.cgi/moq_discuss-moqtalk.org Archives: http://lists.moqtalk.org/pipermail/moq_discuss-moqtalk.org/ http://moq.org.uk/pipermail/moq_discuss_archive/
