From IDEAS HAVE CONSEQUENCES
- Richard M. Weaver
The issue ultimately involved is whether there is a source of truth higher than, and independent of, man; and the answer to the question is decisive for one's view of the nature and destiny of humankind. The practical result of nominalist philosophy is to banish the reality which is perceived by the intellect and to posit as reality that which is perceived by the senses. With this change in the affirmation of what is real, the whole orientation of culture takes a turn, and we are on the road to modern empiricism.
(Mariah speaking) - That is from the introduction to his book. I told my student this morning that for every few sentences I read, I have to look up several words. So much to learn! But some of what I'm absorbing, I've put into words a 10-year-old can understand and told him about. He told me, "I kinda wanna learn that stuff too." YAY!!
- Richard M. Weaver
The issue ultimately involved is whether there is a source of truth higher than, and independent of, man; and the answer to the question is decisive for one's view of the nature and destiny of humankind. The practical result of nominalist philosophy is to banish the reality which is perceived by the intellect and to posit as reality that which is perceived by the senses. With this change in the affirmation of what is real, the whole orientation of culture takes a turn, and we are on the road to modern empiricism.
(Mariah speaking) - That is from the introduction to his book. I told my student this morning that for every few sentences I read, I have to look up several words. So much to learn! But some of what I'm absorbing, I've put into words a 10-year-old can understand and told him about. He told me, "I kinda wanna learn that stuff too." YAY!!
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