>> I always wondered if the
>> phrase "material determinism" (always used as an accusation) is meant
>> to exclude every other factor. Apparently in Alan's case it does.
>>
>
> Again, you can only write this after engaging in the same kind of refusal
> of inquisitiveness Joseph implicitly put forth. It is the determinism that
> is the problem, not the materialism... but you'd have to read with a shred
> of sympathy to get that.
Which, in your case, seems to be a lost cause.
-- Andy