< Evidence that words and concepts are not the same? Isn't that statement based on simple face validity? Two people can both use the word "freedom." For one person, the term might represent the concept of "freedom from corporate oppression" (the elimination of capitalism). For another, it could reflect a belief in economic liberalism (laissez-faire capitalism). In order to appreciate these differences, one needs to understand what was in the mind of the speaker or writer. >
Well, yes... If there were two politicians, for instance, standing on opposite street corners calling out the word "Freedom", one might have to do some mind reading to understand what aspect of freedom each was addressing. Generally speaking whether reading an article or engaged in a discussion one knows without "guessing"... one would have clues through other comments. On the other hand, if the speaker is being deliberately vague - it is probably best to simply dismiss what they are saying until their position is made clear through further comments or behavior indicating their true motive. Lovingly, Sandra __________________________________________________ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Baha'i Studies is available through the following: Mail - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Web - http://list.jccc.edu/read/?forum=bahai-st News - news://list.jccc.edu/bahai-st http://www.escribe.com/religion/bahaist (public) http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] (public)
