Category Archives: 2026 Essay

March 1987 The following arguments are attempts to show that private language is impossible, as inspired by the Philosophical Investigations of Ludvig Wittgenstein. Argument I. 1.   All language in use tends to drift (change meaning), because: (Each of the above … Continue reading →

March 1987 1.   There are two aspects to the logic of language: 2.   Micro-language functions to create meaning units by the addition and subtraction of meaning patterns in kernel sentences, which are semantically incomplete sentences of the language. 3.   There … Continue reading →

March 1987 Definition of “language”: A language is the public patterned expressions of an individual which have been established and normed in and relative to a physical and social context. Thus: Thinking is not a language, though it may use … Continue reading →

16 November 2016 Definition of the word “agent”: Webster: 1. A power that acts; a moving force; as by some other than human agent. 2. One who acts or performs an act or who has power to act; as, a … Continue reading →

15 November 1968 God created man to be free—to act, and not to be always acted upon. The work of Satan is to thwart the work of God; Satan thus strives to make men captive, to be always acted upon … Continue reading →

Individual Freedom vs. Social Constraint Only individuals exist. Societies are conveniences of mind for understanding the relationships of individuals to one another. “A society” is not a sufficiently precise term to use in any definitive way. “Society” is a collective … Continue reading →

17 August 2009 Topic: Exit strategy: How to leave this world as intelligently as possible. (Definition of “this world:” This fallen state where Satan controls most of what goes on.) Main goal: To be “unworldly.” To love God with all … Continue reading →

Atonement: At-one-ment. To become one with Father. The Great Commandment: Thou shalt love the Lord, thy God, with all of thy heart, might, mind and strength; and in the name of Jesus Christ shalt thou serve him. (D&C 59:5) One … Continue reading →

(Written in about 1975) Each of us files a daily report as to how we feel about the Church in our actions. Silently we acclaim or protest through our support or non-support of what we see and hear. This is … Continue reading →

14 August 1992 Let us begin by dividing up reality. The first part of reality is the natural world, that which is created and governed by the hand of God; this is the terrain, the flora and fauna and the … Continue reading →