Re: Binary Oppositions / Fanning

From: clayton stirling bartholomew (c.s.bartholomew@worldnet.att.net)
Date: Fri Apr 03 1998 - 07:02:37 EST


Many thanks to Daniel for a most thorough and thought provoking post. I read
it several times and found that Daniel has plumed the depths of this question
in a most impressive manner. I do have one residual question.

Daniel Riao wrote:

> Beside, note that for some theorists the assertion that "the
> "unmarked" element is neutral while a "marked" element etc." is not a
> theory, but a postulate, and therefore it needs no proof.

I am rather fond of questioning postulates (assumptions). Is it not valid to
ask these folks why the consider this to be self evident?

Thanks again,
Clay

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Clayton Stirling Bartholomew
Three Tree Point
P.O. Box 255 Seahurst WA 98062


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