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if you wish to maintain a theory you must defend it

Posted by: DonS ( USA ) on October 28, 1999 at 01:02:34:

In Reply to: Transparent (better draft) posted by Stoller on October 27, 1999 at 18:13:38:

: If I didn't have the time to explain the theory of relativity to you, would that disqualify it?
It wouldn't prove or disprove it. But at some point if you wish to maintain a theory you must defend it--with something more than unsupported claims.

Follow Ups:

Does the Second Law of Thermodynamics need defending? Quincunx October 28 1999 (20)
- It is worth noting DonS USA October 31 1999 (0)
- You claim that it is correct DonS USA October 28 1999 (18)
  - How correct is a Dictatorship of Reason? Quincunx October 28 1999 (17)
    - book. Gee si October 29 1999 (8)
      - read book Quincunx October 29 1999 (7)
        
        it is ironic that a supporter of Marx would like the book. DonS USA October 31 1999 (6)
        
        Better pro-capitalist debaters needed here Quincunx November 01 1999 (5)
        
        Whoever said I took John Barron's writings seriously? DonS USA November 01 1999 (4)
        
        Apparently you did Quincunx November 03 1999 (3)
        
        Reason was quite sufficient for the argument you bailed on. DonS USA November 05 1999 (2)
        
        Look who's holding the bucket!! Quincunx November 07 1999 (1)
        
        I realize reason alone doesn't suffice in most areas of life. DonS USA November 12 1999 (0)
    - Maxism is based upon reason. DonS USA October 29 1999 (7)
      - Maxism, Maximization, Maximalism, Marxism or Maxwell Smart? Quincunx October 29 1999 (6)
        
        Hyper typos Quincunx October 31 1999 (0)
        
        Sorry About That, Chief! pOEM October 31 1999 (0)
        
        Sorry to confuse you--I meant Marxism. DonS USA October 31 1999 (3)
        
        What you mean is basically deep subjectivism Quincunx November 01 1999 (2)
        
        I read about this stuff back in the '80s and early '90s. DonS USA November 01 1999 (1)
        
        Then they should be able to be found Quincunx November 07 1999 (0)