Posted by dreamer on October 9, 2001, at 11:50:47
In reply to Can we prove that common sense isn't subjective?, posted by Krazy Kat on October 9, 2001, at 10:43:27
> Weird question, I know. I'm working on a "theory" of sorts. I'm not going to be able to explain it well yet, but it's contingent on "reason" or "common sense" having a firm definition.
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> For example, if I break the law, then I will be punished. If I commit a murder, the punishment will be stronger than if I steal a watch.
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> That's reasonable based on what our world considers "right" and "wrong". But what if the watch were a family payment of sorts to the controlling mob in the area and when they came for collection, the outcome was murder because their time had run out (ooo, bad, unintended pun).
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> Every person's "take on common sense" or "reason" is different. What are reasonable boundaries to me, may not be to you. Some people talk in my face. I'm uncomfortable holding hands in public.
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> Are there cut and dry laws of reason we can live by?
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> Thanks - doesn't make much sense, I know.
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> - K.Deep thought tuesday K if we could shift into others minds at will and veiw others realities.
I will invent such a device my welder at the ready.
I once knew someone very intellectual articulate but had no common sense-she eventually went mad-
Common sense" in uk is actually the name of a low fat cereal.dreamer can break into other dimensions -illness or ability?
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