Hi, Sandra, At 10:06 PM 11/3/2004, you wrote: >>Could you give an example of "naming by attribution" in each - Particulars; >>Universals; and Structurizations...<<
As I am using these terms, naming particulars by attribution would be identical to universals or structurization. For instance, gender is a result of attributing characteristics to people defined (rightly or wrongly) as being one sex or the other. (I say "rightly or wrongly" since there is no general agreement among sexologists as to the number of sexes. Some say one. Others, two. Still others, five.) This process of attribution, naming, or structurization, in connection with other acts of structurization, socially constructs our lifeworlds. >>And, include: who/what is measuring/evaluating the characteristics of each to >>warrant the attribution?<< Please rephrase the question. >>You no doubt recognize I don't have the ability to "challenge" you on this... but, I >>fear if I were in your position I'd be painting myself into the proverbial corner.<< Not really. I am just playing with ideas. >>Therefore, I'm intrigued and curious to see where your theory leads...<< I really can't entirely claim it. Most of what I am talking about comes from Ian Hacking's dynamic nominalism. Mark A. Foster * http://markfoster.net "Sacred cows make the best hamburger" -- Mark Twain and Abbie Hoffman __________________________________________________ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, send a blank email to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, use subscribe bahai-st in the message body to [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 Public - http://www.escribe.com/religion/bahaist Old Public - http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] New Public - http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
