The 'Chinese' Theory: For and Against

[rikforto]

I think it is both rude and harder to read to put things in red text, however:

Obviously I think these are in logical opposition or I would not have set them up as a contradiction you need to account for. That said, I am perfectly comfortable with the resolution being a synthesis position or some other third way. But if you want me to understand how these ideas coexist, you must write down an accounting of that coexistence. I quoted you because I read your posts, so writing the same thing slightly reworded with lots of bold emphasis will not resolve the contradiction I have identified. If I could do it on my own, I would not have asked about the seemingly contradictory posts, I would just put that resolution into the write-up.

To the first pull quote, the other part of my question about how to reconcile it with the other quotes about consistent meaning between languages still stands. Are you still maintaining that? Critically, how?


To the second pull quote, you told me that I can't infer that it's only about the sounds. If that is your entire conclusion, then surely I can represent you that way. 

Again, if you would like to explain these positions, preferably in black and white, I am listening.