[MD] Zen, Quiet Woods, Art, Analogies, and Crickets

[Ron Kulp]

SA:

P.S.  By the way, I've noticed that there is not only deduction,
induction, and abduction in understanding ways of reasoning, but also
this wikipedia link discusses another form of logic called analogy.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Analogy

Ron:
Some would dismiss this link based solely on the fact that it is
from wikipedia. 

Or on the basis that it contradicts their assumptions on how linguistic
analogy relies on an analogical understanding by the receiver of a
message including them.

While still others would dismiss it on the grounds that it contradicts
their
assumption that analogical understanding is characterized by one
specific
system of analogy, the value of the s/o distinction. Taking the
cognitive
process for a specific linguistic expression.



A long list of references of notable work in the field,
pales in comparison to the sheer brilliance radiated here on
the forum. 


Nice post SA, best wishes in your active involvement.