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janterry

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7. Oh, I've read the postmodernists

Reply to muriel_volestrangler (Reply #6)

Sun Aug 9, 2020, 12:32 PM

Aug 2020

I prefer the scientific method

ETA: If you disagree with Lindsay, you should quote his ideas. I'm sure they are open to refutation (as all good science is

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The "2 + 2 is only cultural" spoof came from James Lindsay [View all] janterry Aug 2020 OP

Some people have mistaken sarcasm for actual arguments... hunter Aug 2020 #1

Aha! Dr. Strange Aug 2020 #2

Seems Lindsay (and Boghossian and Pluckrose)'s "liberal values" are backed by Christian Nationalists muriel_volestrangler Aug 2020 #3

They are classic liberals janterry Aug 2020 #4

They use the words "postmodernism" as a ridiculous strawman muriel_volestrangler Aug 2020 #6

Oh, I've read the postmodernists janterry Aug 2020 #7

here at janterry Aug 2020 #8

because you have not engaged with their ideas janterry Aug 2020 #5