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Old 09-17-2007, 05:31 PM   #22 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ygolo View Post
There are improper abstractions, abstractions taken too far in particular contexts, etc. But "excesses of abstraction"? That to me is an improper abstraction of abstractions.
By excesses, I do mean "too far in particular contexts," bringing at the very least bad ideas and the worst, solipsism. With your other points, I see we are closer than I first thought. I'll give you the last word.
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