- Capitalism and Alternatives -

book.

Posted by: Gee ( si ) on October 29, 1999 at 11:24:23:

In Reply to: How correct is a Dictatorship of Reason? posted by Quincunx on October 28, 1999 at 21:59:59:

: Qx: Ah sophistry!!! Is what the old man said. With Reason on such a high pedestal even John Ralston Saul had to wonder why. If Reason could jump to conclusions it would only have to skip.
Have you read this book? (I havent). Could you summarise his criticism of reason/rationalism.
From the perspective of the words meanings being rational is saying "2+2=4" which is factually and observably the case - so is this book a childs' rebellion against reality or is it a more subtle criticism of what infact is irrationality and unreason?

Follow Ups:

read book Quincunx October 29 1999 (7)
- it is ironic that a supporter of Marx would like the book. DonS USA October 31 1999 (6)
  - Better pro-capitalist debaters needed here Quincunx November 01 1999 (5)
    - Whoever said I took John Barron's writings seriously? DonS USA November 01 1999 (4)
      - Apparently you did Quincunx November 03 1999 (3)
        
        Reason was quite sufficient for the argument you bailed on. DonS USA November 05 1999 (2)
        
        Look who's holding the bucket!! Quincunx November 07 1999 (1)
        
        I realize reason alone doesn't suffice in most areas of life. DonS USA November 12 1999 (0)