Presuppositions

Having presuppositions is not a bad thing deneying them is. peace ❋ Unknown (2009)

Having presuppositions is not a bad thing deneying them is. ❋ Unknown (2009)

After all, as * Christopher points out, people tend to read the Bible as though it were about us, with our presuppositions intact and unquestionable, but calling their presuppositions and morals into question; on what basis could anyone promulgate the interpretive method that might satisfactorily adjudicate? ❋ Unknown (2007)

And no, it is not based on atheistic presuppositions, which is why so many Christians like Ken Miller have no trouble believing both. ❋ Unknown (2007)

He is in love with a beautiful soul and a pair of forget-me-not eyes, but the presuppositions are a little difficult. ❋ Thomas, Calvin, 1854-1919 (1901)

So, the "presuppositions" that Benedict says we're starting with, or at least that I'm starting with, are no such thing. ❋ Mike L (2007)

And when those "presuppositions" reproduce ever-more wretched clichés promulgated by true believers or rank opportunists, take your pick, market "democracy," the "freedom to choose" ❋ Terry Melanson (2010)

All of them suffer from accepting too many presuppositions and existing conditions. ❋ Unknown (2010)

We still need to do the work of interpretation, which requires challenging our presuppositions, blind spots and various biases. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I don't deny my presuppositions; I eliminate them. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I would be very indebted to you if you would point out any presuppositions I have that you don't share. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Yes I begin with that assumption we all have presuppositions unlike you I am willing to admit mine. ❋ Unknown (2009)

None of these compromises were ever certified by formal agreement on either side, nor did they rise above the level of presuppositions and negotiating starting points. ❋ Michael Weiss (2011)

I urge us to use our own skills and tools to support our ethical presuppositions. ❋ Ramesh Srinivasan (2011)

At the root of the two questions of Augé, there appear to be two presuppositions: first, that the ‘reform of the reform’ can [only] consist either of a return to the Rite of Pius V, or in following the conciliar decisions. ❋ Unknown (2009)