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Old Dec 30th, 2005, 12:16 AM       
two words: Calf. Raises.

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Perceptions are by the very meaning of what constitutes existence.
Define the verb "to be" as used in this sentence.

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I begin by removing all assumptions, though I retain knowledge of language in order to communicate any meaning. Note that all words ultimately base their meaning on a concept which cannot be further explained by reference to the language - in essense, an abstraction.
So why not come out and say that abstractions are necessary components of meaning?
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