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Re: [b-hebrew] Circularity and other issues of logic

From: "George Athas" <george.athas AT moore.edu.au>
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Subject: Re: [b-hebrew] Circularity and other issues of logic
Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 10:57:54 +1000

Hi Yitzhak!

You stated well what I was implying about circular arguments: they
demonstrate internal consistency. However, this can't always be bad --
especially when the data does not allow external verification. As you
rightly point out, circular argument does not and should not guarantee the
veracity of the argument -- it can't. But sometimes, the data doesn't allow
any other type of argument.

Best Regards,

GEORGE ATHAS
Moore Theological College
1 King St, Newtown 2042, Australia
Ph: (+61 2) 9577 9774

[b-hebrew] Circularity and other issues of logic, Yitzhak Sapir, 07/14/2006
- Re: [b-hebrew] Circularity and other issues of logic, K Randolph, 07/14/2006
  - Re: [b-hebrew] Circularity and other issues of logic, Yitzhak Sapir, 07/16/2006
    - Re: [b-hebrew] Circularity and other issues of logic, Peter Kirk, 07/17/2006
    - Re: [b-hebrew] Circularity and other issues of logic, K Randolph, 07/17/2006
- Re: [b-hebrew] Circularity and other issues of logic, Joel Stucki, 07/14/2006
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- Re: [b-hebrew] Circularity and other issues of logic, George Athas, 07/16/2006