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On Fri, 5 Sep 2003 08:54:57 +0100, George Huxtable wrote:
>I rather enjoy a good argument, as list members (and my wife also) may have
>observed. Both sides initially think they are right, and when it's about a
>matter of fact, one needs to convince the other. My method of argument may
>be robust, but sometimes, against deeply ingrained beliefs, that's
>necessary. In our subject of astronavigation, with its long history, many
>popular misunderstandings are still around.
>
As an observer, I find the "arguments" to be very instructive; without
them, most times I would not realize there could be a problem.
Actually, because of the immediate discussion, I have the urge to buy
Bennett's book ... bearing in mind your criticism and making penciled
annotations where appropriate ... because of the seemingly overall
approval of you and Mr Fogg.
--
Richard ...
