12-10-2018, 03:31 PM
(12-10-2018, 02:59 PM)Lucidus Wrote: Yes my friend; overall context is a rather important element when looking to decipher what the person actually meant rather than what you simply inferred based on your own beliefs. Examining the larger picture helps you avoid focusing on key words that prompt reactions in a limited scope.
It seems you are struggling with the concepts of proper argumentation. I don't mean that in an derogatory manner. Just stating what has been demonstrated through our exchanges thus far. You seem to routinely focus on that which lines up with your personal notions, instead of allowing for that which seems more likely the case; even if contrary to your position.
Actually you are the one struggling with the concepts of proper argument.
Words and statements have clear meanings. In this case you want to ignore clear meanings so that you can shift and mold some nebulous "overall concept" to fit your meaning. But that is not the way it works. You can't define meaning based just on what you want it to mean.
My job requires me to make arguments. I would get laughed at if I suggested we ignore the plain meaning of direct quotes just because I want the statement to mean something else to me.
