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Family relationships are non-mathematical?
December 17, 2008 by Anonymous, 48 weeks 6 days ago
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Prove it.
Genetic relationships can certainly be defined in mathematical terms, and social relationships are products of mind, so your argument-by-analogy against materialism ultimately depends... upon your argument against materialism.
Pot, kettle. Kettle, pot.
define DEBUNK_SUPERNATURAL(X) {
"If you are going to posit a supernatural $X, the burden of proof is on you to provide evidence that supports your position.
In lieu of any evidence for a supernatural $X, there is no reason to entertain the notion until all alternatives have been exhausted."
}
DEBUNK_SUPERNATURAL(origin of mind)
DEBUNK_SUPERNATURAL(origin of life)