[MD] for Ham, Arlo interjects

[pholden at davtv.com]

Quoting Ham Priday <hampday1 at verizon.net>:

> 
> > [Ham]
> > Intellect is the product of human reasoning...
> >
> > [Arlo]
> > No. Intellect _is_ human reasoning.
> >
> > [Platt]
> > No. "For purposes of MOQ precision, let's say that the
> > intellectual level is the same as mind. It is the collection
> > and manipulation of symbols, created in the brain, that
> > stand for patterns of experience." (LC, Note 25)
> 
> The wordmasters who compiled my dictionary define Intellect as "a. the power 
> of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will; the capacity 
> for knowledge. b. the capacity for rational or intelligent thought, esp. 
> when highly developed."  (I must admit to having "intelligence" in mind when 
> I defined intellect.  Chalk it up as too much exposure to the MoQ level ;-)
> 
> Why not simply call it "the contents of thought"?

Or how about " the content of mind." ?

Platt


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