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Ian:
I have a question that has been bothering me. ... (there is a Squircle) why can't there be a square circle? Scientifically speaking?
I apologize for the stupid question. It kept me awake last night when I was on Google, mostly because of the posts relating to religion.
John from Kentucky:
--- Quote from: Ian on August 24, 2011, 01:18:08 PM ---I have a question that has been bothering me. ... (there is a Squircle) why can't there be a square circle? Scientifically speaking?
I apologize for the stupid question. It kept me awake last night when I was on Google, mostly because of the posts relating to religion.
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The answer is simple. Words of a language have a defined meaning. A square has a specific meaning. A circle has a specific meaning. The meanings of the two words are different. Combining them violates the rules of the language and results in a nonsensical result.
There are many examples of violating the definition of words creating a nonsensical result. One example is: Can God create a stone He cannot lift?
Kat:
--- Quote ---There are many examples of violating the definition of words creating a nonsensical result.
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That would be an oxymoron John, like the word freewill ;D
Kat
John from Kentucky:
--- Quote from: Kat on August 24, 2011, 06:43:06 PM ---
--- Quote ---There are many examples of violating the definition of words creating a nonsensical result.
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That would be an oxymoron John, like the word freewill ;D
Kat
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;D That's a good one Kat. A perfect example of what an oxymoron is.
Most times I just feel like a moron, but putting oxy in front of it makes me feel better. ;D ;D
Ian:
--- Quote from: John from Kentucky on August 24, 2011, 05:51:03 PM ---The answer is simple. Words of a language have a defined meaning. A square has a specific meaning. A circle has a specific meaning. The meanings of the two words are different. Combining them violates the rules of the language and results in a nonsensical result.
There are many examples of violating the definition of words creating a nonsensical result. One example is: Can God create a stone He cannot lift?
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One is guilty if he answers "yes," one is guilty if he answers "no."
Thank you for your post. May I go into detail?
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