Mike the Wiz writes:
I don't know couldn't you just ask, "why would anyone want to think?" Perhaps I want to "mess about with logic" so that I can acquire the critical thinking skills necessary to study whether evolution is, "proven by observation".
You're using the wrong tool Chuck. Perhaps it's the only one in your bag?
Would you use logic and semantics to determine the history of the automobile industry? The development of the internal combustion engine?
Personally, instead of reaching for the ancient philosophy books, I'd look at a Model T Ford engine, a Ford Galaxy engine and as many intermediates as I could get my hands on, date them and try to work out the changes in sequence.
But if you want to argue about definitions and premises while I get on with studying reality be my guest. Everyone needs a hobby.
Edited by Tangle, : No reason given.
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