Hi Marsha,

>>>> Marsha wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> "I will say only that I meant that it is ALL 'analogy all the way down' 
>>>> and out, if you like.  Yes, it is probably an overused aphorism, but I 
>>>> still think it has value."  
>>>> 
>>>> Taking into consideration that everything is an analogy - do you think 
>>>> after accepting this, one should change anything about how they see the 
>>>> world?
>>> 
>>> Doesn't lol stand for 'lots of laughter'?  Lol.  Everything did change, but 
>>> then "everything" is change, so to speak.
>> 
>> Color me confused.  Do you want me to be confused?
> 
> I answered your question.  If I didn't interpret your question properly 
> sarcasm won't make it any clearer.  And what do you mean by 'should'?   That 
> might be a better question?  Who should?   Little ole convention me?  Do we 
> need to delve onto the topic of anatta once again?  

Okay, my apologies.  I will be more precise and, rather than direct my 
questions toward any sort of normative conclusions you may or may not have 
derived from your experience, I will keep them directed towards your personal 
experience only..

>>>> What of things like reason and logic?
>>> 
>>> What of them?  
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> Should these change in light of the fact that everything is an analogy all 
>>>> the way down?
>>> 
>>> My understanding of logic and reason had already changed after taking a 
>>> class in formal logic. But generally, I still open the milk container 
>>> before pouring milk into my coffee, I open the door before walking outside, 
>>> and I still use cash, check or credit card when making a purchase.   
>> 
>> What is your understanding of reason and logic?  Are they important? 
> 
> You originally presented the question, so you provide the definitions 
> specific to your inquiry, otherwise check the dictionary.  What do YOU mean 
> by reason and logic?  And conventionally important compared to what?   If you 
> are attempting to present a point of your own, just present it clearly and 
> I'll consider it.

I'm not attempting to present anything here..  Just asking you philosophical 
questions..  This is a philosophical forum no?  Can we not ask one another 
questions on our philosophical views? 

So - back to my original line of enquiry - you mentioned that you attended a 
class in formal logic - how did your opinion of logic and reason change after 
that class? I.e. - what were your original views and what are they now?

Thanks,

-David.
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