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Old 06-02-2007   #72 (permalink)
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Default Re: What are your axioms?

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Originally Posted by Jasper84 View Post
Considering axioms that exclude each other, I would say saying that there is only one thing which is the universe(non-external) and things are all part of that pretty much remove the need for the axiom that some things interact. It also pretty much contradicts the one-consciousness makes world idea.
I think we can work around that contradiction. I presently feel no need, however.
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Do the dealing-with-world axioms not cover that?
I think they do, I was just considering a subset of them.
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The assumption about different races is not one i would quickly assume.
It's one I think is important. It is the only basis for arguing against xenophobia, AFAIK. It is an assumption that alters my own world-view, so that's why I mention it. It is a strong assumption, and it also has far-reaching implications.
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