So when Vinny uses the word "atheist" and specifies that it is the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy whose definition he has in mind .. what are we supposed to do with that exactly?
English is much broader than its use in any particular field, including philosophy. Since where we all meet is the called the atheistforums and not the philosophyforums, the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy is not authoritative here. Vinny is entitled to keep making the request that we all adhere to that definition. We are entitled to keep telling him to get stuffed.
Since when is "atheism" first and foremost about its use in the field of philosophy? Much as the Vinmeister would have it otherwise, philosophy has no official role to play in policing the usage of English in the broader arena. Its definitions and conventions are for those who are part of that club. Vinny, if you can't communicate an argument that will stand on its own merits here in the broader world, I recommend you return to the club. Oh, and fuck you.
English is much broader than its use in any particular field, including philosophy. Since where we all meet is the called the atheistforums and not the philosophyforums, the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy is not authoritative here. Vinny is entitled to keep making the request that we all adhere to that definition. We are entitled to keep telling him to get stuffed.
Since when is "atheism" first and foremost about its use in the field of philosophy? Much as the Vinmeister would have it otherwise, philosophy has no official role to play in policing the usage of English in the broader arena. Its definitions and conventions are for those who are part of that club. Vinny, if you can't communicate an argument that will stand on its own merits here in the broader world, I recommend you return to the club. Oh, and fuck you.
