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Re: THEORY: Are commands to believe infelicitous?

From:Joseph Bridwell <darkmoonman@...>
Date:Saturday, June 11, 2005, 18:10
> Many people (me often among them) disagree that belief is an act of > will.
So, what do you label my conscious acceptance of reincarnation?
> Just as your vision is not subject to your will unless your vision > is disordered, so some people would say your belief cannot be > subject to your will unless your belief is disordered.
Define "disordered", please. I know the Webster's def. I'd like yours, please.
> Look at this screen: What color do you see it? Now will it > otherwise; Does it change color? > If it does, your color vision and your will are both disordered. > Some people would say your belief and your will are related as your > color vision and your will are.
Whereas I call it "maliable". I'm quite capable of perceiving colours differently - developed that ability years ago after years of meditation.

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