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Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Solon who wrote (10323)	4/4/2001 12:34:29 PM
From: Neocon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

Actually, this is what I said: From looking at human nature situated in the world, one can descry some general points about this intention, and make inferences about the best course of action to fulfill the purpose inherent in nature. Mankind being rational and social, rules are established to conduce to the orderly pursuit of human interests, which amount to the fulfillment of our faculties and inclinations, such as the amassing of knowledge, the beautification and ennoblement of our environment, and the promotion of friendship and family affection. Message 15612354 In context, it is obvious that "purpose inherent in nature" refers back to "from looking at human nature situated in the world". So "nature" just refers back to "human nature". Perhaps I should have reiterated the "human" to make it clearer. I also, be it noted, said "one can descry some general points", not "one knows all that could possibly be true with complete certainty"........