>An idea subjected to infinite regression never appears sound. Bill - and Aristotle - are right; some knowledge does not depend on demonstration.
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Some ideas can stand that test.
The proposition that A=B or something other than B will always be true.
But that's a little like saying that the night will always, eventually, be followed by daylight.
My valued friend and colleague Dr. Ryan enjoys pulling my chain, and I especially enjoy pulling his, but, all chains having been pulled, this is a serious matter.
If one of these weapons gets out there, and that could have been prevented, our collective processes have failed, big time.
Anyone who does not go overboard- deserves to.
Malcolm Forbes, Sr.