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To: betty boop
What we end up with, in historical sciences such as archeology, anthropology, etc., is "a likely story," at best.

I think you need to review the meaning of logical induction - it does not mean what you appear to think it means ;)

570 posted on 04/01/2003 8:10:15 PM PST by general_re (The wheel is turning but the hamster is dead.)
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To: general_re
I think you need to review the meaning of logical induction - it does not mean what you appear to think it means ;)

Dear General_Re: Logical induction is like "mother's milk" to me. Are you suggesting that I should now engage myself in a formal inquiry as to what "mother's milk" is? Should I puzzle myself over an indefinite period of time exploring the mystery of the naval?

From another point of view: The process of logical induction goes by reasoning from a particular case to a general conclusion. Can you articulate the particular case that has led you to whatever general conclusion you have? If so, what is that general conclusion? And what is its significance in terms of the problems of human existence -- personal, social, cultural, historical -- if any?

I assume you agree with me that human problems ought to be put in the forefront, in terms of the settlement of the present general social chaos....

If I'm barking up the wrong tree here, IMHO it's only for lack of guidance from you, in terms of the further articulation of our common argument, from your side. My neck is already "on the block."

FWIW. I truly appreciate your message.

571 posted on 04/01/2003 10:03:48 PM PST by betty boop (If there were no brave men, there would be no free men. God bless our troops.)
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