Re: Obections to Cantor's Theory (Wikipedia article)



stevendaryl3016@xxxxxxxxx (Daryl McCullough) writes:

> There is no need for such a definition. Words are never used
> on their own, they are used in *sentences*. The role of a definition
> is to understand the meaning of *sentences* involving a word.

Well said, Daryl Frege.

Seriously, I think this is a crucial point. It would be nice if Tony
got it, but what are the chances?

--
Jesse F. Hughes

"Had you told it like it was, it wouldn't be like it is."
-- Albert King
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