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In article <R0RkVB1w165w@sys6626.bison.mb.ca> al@sys6626.bison.mb.ca (haus der
luge) writes:

>Please recall that Mr. Feynman 
>specialized in physics but also painted and played the bongos, among many 
>other endeavours not normally associated with 'scientists'.
> 
>Besides, the latest discoveries in the sciences are beginning to blur any 
>distinction between our two main fields in many respects.

Your ignorance of the sciences is evident in the blur you perceive. Make no
mistake, Richard Feynman was a superb scientist, and he would have made no
claims to expertise in your field, political philosophy.

You also seem not to be aware of the well-known common association of
scientists and mathematicians with music and musicianship. Feynman was very
proud of his ability to beat five against seven on the bongos. Do you know any
political philosophers who can do that?

I recommend you read Chapter 3 on "The Relation of Physics to Other Sciences"
in Feynman's "Lectures on Physics". You will note that, while psychoanalysis
receives notice (if appropriately disdainful), he has neglected any mention
whatever of political philosophy.

Herr HausDerLuge, I knew Richard Feynman, and you're no Feynman.

Leigh Palmer,
disciplinary bigot
...and proud of it!