AustinJames Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 This is a rough draft of an essay I've been working on, but I can't decide if there's enough interest in the topic to continue spending time on it. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DOPrGeHppRTWR8RwiG9VRZ4mV9i6fMz_PycVLuI-lbQ/edit?usp=sharing Worth completing? Any feedback would be VASTLY appreciated... I'm somewhat lost in this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meta Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I am not familiar with this matter.Is this the whole of the article you are referring to?http://teachingamericanhistory.org/library/document/natural-law/If yes I ll read both and try to give you a feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinJames Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 Yes, that is the article. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meta Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Well this is very interesting!I think you make a lot of good points, and you are very clear, good writing!Personally , i find your article a bit long compared to the original article. But this is personal taste, as your thorough analysis can explain the length of your reply. This was a lot of fun to read, very interesting, that Gödel reference is intriguing!I might pick it up. I personally would balance for Holmes view, but only slightly, you definitely got me wondering. I would love to debate these matters with you.I am not sure "if there's enough interest in the topic to continue spending time on it." I can't estimate the audience for this kind of things, i liked it though. Is it not finished? almost looks like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinJames Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 Thanks for spending the time, and thank you for the compliments! I was worried the Gödel reference was awkward, so I'm glad to hear it was effective. I think I'm about 90% finished developing the ideas. I would like the final draft to be much shorter, though. I think it would be effective to further develop the part on the a priori element of Holmes' arguments. Is there anything you thought could be more concise, or eliminated? I would be glad to set up a debate on this topic! That may help me find how my arguments can be improved. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meta Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 I also think that the Godel reference (even if it sounds interesting) is a bit too much. The mathematics analogy is too hard to grasp i think, and because it is toward the end, it hits like a hammer.I would take it off personnaly. I would also shorten the intro, and get faster in your first part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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