At 12:08 PM 8/18/2008, you wrote:
Marsha,
I think my main contention is that I do not value
the word "care", I do not value the concept of "care"
What I do value is the act of caring.
This is the distinction I am trying to make.
Silly, nice sounding, are ways of separating the words and
concepts from the act. Meaning ultimately lies in use.
Blindly following words and concepts misinterprets
and distorts the actual meaning of those acts.
(which is, I think, what we are both saying)
Analytic has such a high value pattern because
generally, in western culture it is seen as the
highest pattern of good, The problem being that
good is divorced from the values
that give it it's meaning.
-Ron
Ron,
I didn't clearly understand your criticism. I had no way of
understanding you were distinguishing between actions and words.
But I still contend that to thoughtfully act with compassion is of
higher value than to act blindly compassionate. Both are better than
poking someone in the eye with a sharp stick.
Marsha
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Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.........
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