On Tue, 28 May 1996 16:45:21 -0500, Diablo Computers wrote:
> Materials are scarce vis-a-vis human ends. Basic needs are met
>adequately by both capitalism and communism, but capitalism provised
>more material space for personal expression. (It is impossible to limit
>human desire for wealth/resources in a liberal democracy; only a demon
>with incredible epistemological talents could know what desires are
>legitimate.)
>
Sorry to engage in a little exorcism, but how can a demon with unlimited
epistemological powers tell wich desires are legitimate and which are not?
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Gabriel Ash
Notre-Dame
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> Materials are scarce vis-a-vis human ends. Basic needs are met
>adequately by both capitalism and communism, but capitalism provised
>more material space for personal expression. (It is impossible to limit
>human desire for wealth/resources in a liberal democracy; only a demon
>with incredible epistemological talents could know what desires are
>legitimate.)
>
Sorry to engage in a little exorcism, but how can a demon with unlimited
epistemological powers tell wich desires are legitimate and which are not?
-------------
Gabriel Ash
Notre-Dame
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