Why try to disprove people's beliefs?

And if it is pointed out to you that "materialists" do not "simply suppose that what they perceive as reality is reality", and that in iny case, "he does it too" is not a justification for sloppy thinking, what's your second-best excuse?Edited by Dr Adequate, : No reason given.

Perhaps you could quote me an actual example of whatever it is you're talking about?I can assure you that this practice cannot be common amongst those who disagree with you, or I should have observed it at least once.I, certainly, do not behave or reason in any way like the "materialists" that you describe. But perhaps you do not consider me a "materialist"? That is a non sequitur unless you believe that "driving an objection to stalemate", whatever that means, is an excuse for sloppy thinking on your part.Edited by Dr Adequate, : No reason given.

The reality of people, and indeed the planet is not an assumption. There is evidence for it. It is a testable proposition, which I have in no way assumed a priori. (Who could?) I am once more interested to know whether you consider me a "materialist". Unless your answer involves referring people to evidence, then you are not, in fact, giving the same answer.Edited by Dr Adequate, : No reason given.