Hmmm.... anyone else troubled by the fact that both definitions of indoctrination seem to be wholly applicable to the Epstein piece?
Robert On Sun, Nov 2, 2008 at 10:02 PM, Douglas Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > I prefer the dictionary definition: > > Dictionary.com Unabridged (v > 1.1)<http://dictionary.reference.com/help/luna.html>- Cite > This > Source<http://dictionary.reference.com/cite.html?qh=indoctrination&ia=luna>- > Share > This <http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/indoctrination#sharethis> > in·doc·tri·nate > <http://dictionary.reference.com/audio.html/lunaWAV/I01/I0137800> > /ɪnˈdɒktrəˌneɪt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[in-*dok* > -tr*uh*-neyt] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –verb (used with > object), -nat·ed, -nat·ing. 1.to instruct in a doctrine, principle, > ideology, etc., esp. to imbue with a specific partisan or biased belief or > point of view. > > > On Sun, Nov 2, 2008 at 9:55 PM, Marcus G. Daniels <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > >> Douglas Roberts wrote: >> >>> Why think, when there is dogma to save you the bother? >>> >> A quick check of Wikipedia might suggest an explanation.. >> >> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indoctrination >> "Indoctrination is the process of inculcating ideas, attitudes, cognitive >> strategies or a professional methodology." >> >> > >
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