Writing

I removed the questionable language.

I did seriously debate removing those words before I posted it but ultimately decided they worked within the context of my blog--most posts of which are populated by such words. I see that you're right, and that I should approach each essay I write free from the context of my blog, that I should allow each piece to stand on its own, and that I should adhere to the rules of the styles I adopt for each piece.

Since you're a philosophy major, can I ask you a couple questions--these do concern me?

Is it to a disadvantage that I expect people to take certain things on faith, so to speak, without providing an argument for certain assertions or propositions?; and, did you come across any misconceptions or inconsistencies?

I really do appreciate your help. It means a lot to me. I know no one with whom I can ask these questions or have these conversations. None of my friends have anything like an interest in this stuff, and I've had to work it out, to learn it, to figure it out on my own.

Again: thank you.