The value oif conversation? Plato is just a bunch of Greek guys talking.
Sean Shapiro
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From: jacquesdebierue <jacquesdebierue@yahoo.com>
To: rara-avis-l@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 3:05:02 PM
Subject: RARA-AVIS: Re: "Pulp" broadcasts on BBC7
--- In rara-avis-l@ yahoogroups. com, "gsp.schoo@. .." <gsp.schoo@. ..> wrote:
>
> Yes, it is a Wikipedia World. The validity of a central, unifying
truth is increasingly challenged as popular education expands and more
people have access to the input end of the media. Meanwhile, small
groups such as RA establish themselves as keepers of the faith in
whatever spheres of knowledge appeal to them, girding themselves for
battle with alternative beliefs.
>
Rara-Avis is not the keeper of knowledge, faith, or anything else;
it's just an ongoing conversation. Now, I would not underrate the
value of an ongoing conversation.
Best,
mrt
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