Yes, if ideas were just memories, how could newness ever come into the world?
So you're not a fan of Platonic forms, Mark? ;-) Sarah From: "Mark Connely" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> . . . an idea is more than just a memory. It is a dynamic function of mind that allow new things to come to light. the mind (or brain, as you prefer) has this amazing ability to abstract the essence of things....from all blue things seen it creates the idea of blueness. This was Aristotle's great discovery, and it was how he turned Plato upside down. Thanks for this discussion. I love waking up to this stuff, starts the day on the right foot, ya know?
