To: Protagoras
I'm interested in your use of the handle "Protagoras".
Protagoras was one of a group of Fifth Century BC philosophers. Primarily, he was a sophist, where we get the term "sophisticated".
Protagoras is known primarily for three claims (1) that man is the measure of all things (which is often interpreted as a sort of radical relativism) (2) that he could make the "worse (or weaker) argument appear the better (or stronger)" and (3) that one could not tell if the gods existed or not.
Protagoras' philosophy has primarily been used as one of the basis for the notion of modern relativism, which holds that all things are relative to the individual. It was also a foundation-stone of existentialism. In essense, it is at the heart of modern liberalism. Were you not aware of this?
Perhaps your use of this screen-name explains much of your attitude and thoughts.
Your use of the term "Pathetic" in your post doesn't even deserve a response ...
To: Stephen Ritter
Protagoras was known by many as the "Father of debate" because he taught that there were two sides to every question.
And perhaps your inability to understand why your post to me was pathetic explains your attitudes and thoughts. Certainly your pitiful attempt to change the subject to my screen name is telling.
60 posted on
12/19/2003 10:57:47 AM PST by
Protagoras
(Hating Democrats doesn't make you a conservative.)
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