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- From: skinner@sp94.csrd.uiuc.edu (Gregg Skinner)
- Subject: Re: Slavery Analogy
- Message-ID: <1992Dec29.225414.26768@csrd.uiuc.edu>
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- Date: Tue, 29 Dec 92 22:54:14 GMT
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- Analogies are not equalities. An apple is analogous to an orange in
- that both are round. If we are considering what will happen to each
- when they are placed on an inclined plane, the analogy is proper. If
- we are considering taste, then the analogy certainly fails. It is
- important to note that pointing out that apples and oranges differ in
- color does not preclude reaching conclusions based on their analogous
- shapes.
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- We see that simply pointing out differences is not enough to make an
- argument against an analogy. One must also argue that the differences
- are relevant to the point being made. (Hsims) has pointed out a
- difference which is probably relevant, but she hasn't made the
- connection explicit. I hope that she will do so.
-
- Contrary to what Ms. Garvin implies, I do think the drain of the fetus
- on the woman is worth noting. (Two strikes, Ms. Garvin; one more
- false implication and you're out.)
-
- >If you're of average intelligence, you should be able to
- >understand that no argument in favor of slavery hinged on
- >bodily autonomy.
-
- Intellectual bullying will not win people to your position, Ms.
- Garvin. In fact, it will probably drive them away.
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