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To: cornelis
The Athenian walks with two friends from Knossos and the question is raised, where do the laws come from, a god or a man.

A bit too deep for my muddy clarity this day.

But, as a not so well read non philosopher, I have always believed the answer to this question to be God, man and both.

I believe guidance came from the spiritual God yet man's influence is still profound in the making of law.

I also believe that man has a tendency to complicate everything beyond comprehension. These philosophers are a great example of that human failing.(with the exception of Jesus)

150 posted on 12/28/2003 11:28:49 AM PST by Cold Heat ("It is easier for an ass to succeed in that trade than any other." [Samuel Clemens, on lawyers])
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To: wirestripper
God, man and both

Smart answer. And good luck with the myopic poster who refuses to consider but one of those.

these philosophers . . . Some replies on thread have tipped us about the highly suspect grouping in the title and article. We have from Plato's presentation of Socrates that philosophy means a love of wisdom.

151 posted on 12/28/2003 11:51:26 AM PST by cornelis
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