Archive for July 4th, 2008
Performative Contradictions
They are sort of philosophical hypocrisy, in which the very act of arguing for something refutes your argument. For example, Let propositions be the only things that can be true or false. Consider the statement (p) “There are no propositions.” If this claim itself is not expressed in a proposition, then it’s neither true nor [...]
Posted: July 4th, 2008 under Metaphysics, Philosophy.
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Secession!
Happy independence/secession day to you and yours. Please comment “aye” if you would like the state you live in to secede from the United States.
Posted: July 4th, 2008 under Humor, Liberty, Politics.
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