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re: Aristotle might disagree.
Posted by: Chromolume 12:47 am EST 01/22/18
In reply to: re: Aristotle might disagree. - HadriansMall 12:32 am EST 01/22/18

I don't think Aristotle would disagree at all. A musical theatre performance (and the musical itself for that matter) is more than 12 tracks on a cast recording. You can't possibly asses the work by listening only to a recording. You can asses the vocal performance or the score perhaps, but not the work as a whole...which would be in line with Aristotlean criticism, no?

I think the Aristotle reference was to the (all too common) misuse of "begs the question" lol.

Asses??? ;-)
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Interestingly, I looked it up
Posted by: HadriansMall 01:40 am EST 01/22/18
In reply to: re: Aristotle might disagree. - Chromolume 12:47 am EST 01/22/18

And it seems - while technically wrong - my usage has become acceptable (at least according to Merriam-Webster) and the original usage is listed as "formal." Language is fascinating. Thanks for the correction. I was so wrong I was right.
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re: Interestingly, I looked it up
Posted by: ryhog 08:27 am EST 01/22/18
In reply to: Interestingly, I looked it up - HadriansMall 01:40 am EST 01/22/18

I agree (including that language is fascinating). I don't think M-W would disagree that it became acceptable some time after Aristotle's time. So Gary is still correct and I am happy to report that you are all still pretty.
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LOL, okay, okay...
Posted by: garyd 04:53 pm EST 01/22/18
In reply to: re: Interestingly, I looked it up - ryhog 08:27 am EST 01/22/18

I shall take M-W's advice and "cultivate an attitude of serene detachment in the face of its use by others". (Actually pretty good advice for a variety of situations ).
In truth, I suppose my post was, as much as anything, simply knee jerk reaction to the criticism of Bill's review which I do not consider to be confusing or ill-informed.
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re: LOL, okay, okay...
Posted by: Snowysdad 07:13 pm EST 01/22/18
In reply to: LOL, okay, okay... - garyd 04:53 pm EST 01/22/18

THANK YOU!!
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re: LOL, okay, okay...
Posted by: HadriansMall 05:11 pm EST 01/22/18
In reply to: LOL, okay, okay... - garyd 04:53 pm EST 01/22/18

No hard feelings. I actually appreciate being corrected. It's how you learn.

We shall have to disagree about the review however. :)
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lol, ryhog
Posted by: HadriansMall 11:44 am EST 01/22/18
In reply to: re: Interestingly, I looked it up - ryhog 08:27 am EST 01/22/18

Nm
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re: Aristotle might disagree.
Posted by: HadriansMall 01:32 am EST 01/22/18
In reply to: re: Aristotle might disagree. - Chromolume 12:47 am EST 01/22/18

I see. Thanks for the clarification.

Also: lol. Typos to be expected as I'm on my phone. :)
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