The fight over Darwin - Teaching evolution in schools

[appolose]

ManusJustus said:

appolose said:

1.  You assume I have a computer. 

2. You assume my unpluggin it is connected to it being off.

3.  You assume that I can recognize the states of the computer

4.  You assume I haven't unplugged it.

5. You assume ect.

Whether or nor I assume the above list has no bearing on it being an unfounded assumption.  Even if I claimed that I did not assume those things (but really did), my hypocrisy has no bearing on my argument.

1. I know that you have a computer.

2. I know that your computer is plugged in.

3. I know that your computer is functioning to the point where you can visit this forum.

4. I know that you have not unplugged your computer (or if you have you've been met with unfavorable results).

How do I know these things?  Because I know things about reality, and since we are in the same realtity I can know things about your reality as well.  I don't have to travel to your house and look to see if your computer is plugged into the wall or running off of electricity, because I know that it is.

Your argument doesnt matter because:

- If I exist, I have to plug my computer in to get on the internet.

- If I dont exist, I have to plug my compuer in to get on the internet.

You're proof only works if you assume that there are other people in reality, and that they have the same idea you do (even then, it doesn't actually work).  You also claim to know things about reality, and I must ask how you've made what you know not assumptions.

@Finalfan

Manus assumes there is a "together" (but was that what you were getting at?  I'm not sure).