David Miller wrote: >> I could write a better definition than any >> dictionary definition you could come up with.
John wrote: > Of course you could, David. All I can do, > here, is shake my head. > Since you prefer yourself as the ultimate > authority -- let's just agree to disagree. You misunderstand yet again. I am not putting myself up as the ultimate authority. This is yet another ad hominem retort on your part. Dictionaries have a big job of defining many words. The purpose of a dictionary is to help people understand the meaning of words, and they usually try and do that in a very terse and concise way. Therefore, dictionaries fall short when it comes to giving us a full understanding of words that are used in narrower fields of study like logic, philosophy, etc. It would be better for you to consult a textbook in logic than reading Webster's dictionary on the word "tautology." Please note that the reason I took time to look up some links for you was because I was not putting myself forward as an authority to you. I was simply trying to show you how to go beyond the dictionary. At the very least, consult an encyclopedia! Peace be with you. David Miller. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
