[MD] Through a glass darkly

[Ham Priday]

Greetings, Adrie (Mark mentioned) --

On Fri., Feb. 18, 2011 at 1:59 AM, "Adrie Kintziger <parser666 at gmail.com> 
wrote:

> Ham, Can you clarify on how you define the term Antropocentrism?
> In order to react on your article, better to keep in tune with your terms.
> good work Btw.

Thanks, Adrie.  (I didn't receive a "sent" copy of this post in my box, so I 
sent a duplicate before spotting your response.)  I noted Mark's assertion, 
"Technically we are at the 'center' of the universe."  Although I question 
the word "technically" -- does he mean metaphysically, perhaps? -- the 
statement suggests an anthropocentric worldview.

Anthropocentrism (note the correct spelling) is the belief that man is the 
most significant (i.e., "central") entity in the universe.  The 
anthropocentrist interprets the world in terms of human values and 
experiences.  (Don't we all?)   I have always maintained that man is a 
"special creation" -- a cognizant creature endowed with an exquisite sense 
of value and the freedom to act as his values direct him.  In my philosophy 
of Essence, value-sensibility is the essential core of human individuality 
from which all being is actualized.

My commendation to you folks is based only on the statements recently 
quoted.  I'm of course aware that they do not necessarily represent your 
complete ontogeny.

Best regards,
Ham