SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: Neocon who wrote (64874)10/30/2002 11:34:52 AM
From: The Philosopher  Read Replies (1) of 82486
 
Of course. That goes without saying.

But the willingness to listen, assuming it is honest and not pretense, admits the possibility that one's mind is open to change under a strong enough argument. Which is to admit that there is moral surety, but not certainty.

Which, IMO, distinguishes the principled person from the fanatic. The fanatic has not surety but certainty. That is what makes him or her so dangerous -- there is no way to change hir or her mind other than killing them.
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  

HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2025 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News