Much simpler, earlier version here of that method for resolving confusions about meaning. Today's new page (above) is from the middle of Meaningness book. It has conceptual prerequisites, and is not a stand-alone essay or blog post.https://meaningness.com/resolution
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If that doesn’t make sense either, or you are new to the Meaningness book, begin at the beginning:https://meaningness.com/preview-eternalism-and-nihilism …
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This feels mushy on a first pass, and I (probably) know (some of) what you're talking about. It reads to me like you're floating at a very specific level of abstraction through the whole passage, which can come off as drone-y. Maybe that's unavoidable, though.
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I was afraid of that! (text message from yesterday)pic.twitter.com/WbEPv7r3Nw
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I find so much good stuff here, but feel it is all so vitiated by the fact that it seems to be built on the false dichotomy between cognitive and emotive meaning! There also seems to be no distinction between meaning and belief, which I find vital.
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Oh… can you point specifically to where that dichotomy seems to be assumed?
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I also had this issue (I tend to skim first as well) - might be worth idiot proofing a bit with some numbered sections?https://twitter.com/skybrian/status/1247291657529114624 …
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@skybrian I don't get this, but, by popular demand:pic.twitter.com/7usLzocRNt
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It's not that clear what the four steps are. I think it would be better explained with an example or two.
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That is, it wasn't that clear while skimming. It seems like there are typographical conventions that could be useful here? Number the steps. This might suggest how to rewrite things more concretely.
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A four-step method for resolving confusions about meaning.