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Persuasion, 1991

November 1991 Part I. The Place of Argument. 1. What is an argument? Argument-1: A conclusion accompanied by supporting ideas. Argument-2: An antagonistic conversation between two people. This work will deal only with Argument-1 and will use the word “argument” … Continue reading

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Art and Religion

I. What Human Beings Are Human beings are spiritually and physically the children of the gods, and may become gods. Each human being has a stewardship of mind, heart, strength, and might. Mind is what and how one thinks and … Continue reading

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The New and Everlasting Covenant

1.   There are three important Gospel Covenants: a.   The original covenant of Justice: Keep every commandment and inherit. Abraham 3:25 This is a covenant of justice. b.   The New and Everlasting Covenant: Repent of all sinning and learn to keep … Continue reading

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Oh Say What is Real?

A lecture was given by Dr. Melvin Morse, 28 October 2018 at the IANDS meeting in Salt Lake City. He is a pediatrician in Washington State who is studying near-death experiences in young children (10 and under). He is attempting … Continue reading

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Strong Faith and a Firm Mind in Every Form of Godliness, 1994

Illinois Peoria Mission1994 How is it possible to gain control of one’s mind to become a better missionary? The first step is to be able to control our power of attention. We cannot control ourselves until we bring our power … Continue reading

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The Mission of a Latter-day Saint, 1979

1 March 1979 The life mission of every member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is identical in its general features. Those features are that: A child forlorn, frightened, or sobbing is an evil of this world: … Continue reading

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Communication: A Systems Concept, 1986

February 1986 Question: What is the most useful unit on which to focus as the basic unit of human communication? Static system: A non-functioning sub-system consisting only of stationary parts and their relationships. Communication in a static system: unobstructed contiguity … Continue reading

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Instruments of Language

Type Figure of Speech Definition Simile like a cross Pattern or essence Metaphor a cross Pattern or essence Metonymy The Cougars were #1 Change of name Synecdoche How beautiful are the feet Part for whole Homonymy For a fisherman, on … Continue reading

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Language: The Theory of Radical Utility

1.   Definition of language: Any patterned and normed set of assertion codes by which one being communicates with another. Patterned: A finite set of standard projections which may be combined and recombined in a virtually infinite set of communications. Examples: … Continue reading

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Issues in the Philosophy of Language

1. What is communication?    2. What is language? 3. Is language a natural phenomenon, a human artifact, or a gift of God? 4. Was language created once for all time?             Is language constantly created by each use? 5. Is … Continue reading

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