In a message dated 6/25/2009 2:36:38 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mr.eric.yost@xxxxxxxxx writes: In 1600, you could win an argument by showing your point supported in Aristotle; by 1700, you had to prove your point. Argument from authority had waned. ---- Not at the Memphis Metaphysical Ministry. Geary calls it 'to the stick', ad baculum. JLS **************Shop Popular Dell Laptops now starting at $349! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222031056x1201446063/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.dou bleclick.net%2Fclk%3B215910283%3B38350812%3Ba) ------------------------------------------------------------------ To change your Lit-Ideas settings (subscribe/unsub, vacation on/off, digest on/off), visit www.andreas.com/faq-lit-ideas.html