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To: Thomas M. who wrote (3020)	10/17/2006 1:48:09 PM
From: Lane3	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 10087

I agree, so we can move on to more authoritative sources. Got any? Authority? Why the focus on authority? In my experience, Jane Galt is an excellent analyst as well as very interesting. I read her regularly. What she offered was analysis. If you find flaws in her analysis, let's hear them. Topics like this aren't settled enough to have been given the authoritative treatment by any authorities. It's a waste of time to look for an authority.

To: Thomas M. who wrote (3020)	10/17/2006 1:52:29 PM
From: TimF	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 10087

I think you misunderstand the concept of "argument from authority". An argument from authority is something along the lines of "X is right because Y says it is right". It is often a weak form of argument. Its only convincing if you accept Y as a solid authority, and even then it isn't perfect (the best authorities can be wrong). An argument from authority is an argument that is JUST from authority. A well reasoned analysis from someone who you would respect as an authority isn't "an argument from authority". An argument from authority is when the argument is based on the authority, not on facts or reason.