On Dec 6, 2007 12:33 PM, Kerim Aydin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Since the rules don't define a parameter clearly (whereas they would > define something like a "number"), we can reasonably abstract it into > a mathematical concept (sets) which allow the operation, and if can be > so abstracted.
As an additional point, note that "parameter" *is* primarily used in mathematical contexts, and its usage (a fixed value) does not contradict Goethe's usage, although it does not directly support it either. -root