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You claimed everything is subjective in a previous post,,
One for each: I recognize only dictionary definitions which report common usage.The terms "subjective" and "objective" have at least four distinct definitions. How many definitions of subjective and objective do you yourself know -- without resorting to a dictionary or encyclopedia?
Isn't this evidence on its face that they began their arguments with their conclusions and then crafted their definitions to conform?...
- Almost every philosophy might have a different take on the definitions....
The terms "subjective" and "objective" have at least four distinct definitions. How many definitions of subjective and objective do you yourself know -- without resorting to a dictionary or encyclopedia?
Isn't this evidence on its face that they began their arguments with their conclusions and then crafted their definitions to conform?
It's a good thing this question is in the philosophy forum
A couple of ideas come to mind, but really this seems to be an open-ended question:
- "objective" and "subjective" are almost never black and white - there are almost always shades of gray.
- Almost every philosophy might have a different take on the definitions.
- Once again, I think the best way to discuss ideas like this is from the starting point of "core values", and to me core values have a degree of subjectivity. So I guess it's self-referential?
argh!
For example, if you value what science values: (e.g. predictability, repeatability), then you'll see some things as more objective (e.g. electricity, leverage, thermodynamics..), than someone whose core values include believing in unseen spirits.
Ultimately (IMO), it's not easy to prove which set of values is "better" and which set is "worse" - at least from a philosophical perspective.
One for each: I recognize only dictionary definitions which report common usage.
Reason: If you allow me my own definition for the word "fly" I can make a sound argument that horses can fly. Other than common usage, there is no valid basis for a definition.
The terms "subjective" and "objective" have at least four distinct definitions. How many definitions of subjective and objective do you yourself know -- without resorting to a dictionary or encyclopedia?
Why would one not resort to a dictionary or encyclopedia (or maybe a thesaurus) for correct definitions in common usage of a word?
Just for fun.