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How was "subjectivity" or "discretion" a sufficient threat to have required magic? Could Frank's theory be influenced by WWII?
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  • "Before he enter on the Execution of his Office, he shall take the following Oath or Affirmation: - 'I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.'" It appears that the only requirement, with respect to taking an oath, is for the president to state their commitment to doing their job as described in Article II and to try real hard to keep the Constitution as the supreme law of the land.
 
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Adam, I don't think "gaps in certainty" is quite on target when it comes to the meaning of MagicAccordingToFrank. To him, magic is more related to attempts to close those gaps that appear objective, but are subjective.
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-- AdamCarlis - 05 Feb 2008

Adam, I don't think "gaps in certainty" is quite on target when it comes to the meaning of MagicAccordingToFrank. To him, magic is more related to attempts to explain, understand, or control the world. What differentiates it from some of the hard sciences is that, given the types of things it seeks to explain, understand, or control it fails to be successful.

 
  • Actually, magic is a near-synonym for "science."

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