VALIDITY OF A SUBJECTIVE ARGUMENT

For example, if a person says, ‘I am thirsty’, one can say that this is a subjective statement. If you scrutinize the statement, you will discover that thirst is a natural need of man. No one, including Einstein can say that thirst is a human weakness. This analysis will lead you to believe that the statement of the person was quite rational; consequently, a valid statement. Although, in logical categorization it was a subjective statement—that is, it was not demonstrable objectively. Not a minute to spare When a man has a specific and worthwhile goal before him, he sets a great value upon his time, but when bereft of a goal, time hangs heavily upon his hands. It is then that ceremonial gatherings and vain pursuits become welcome occupations. He makes no real life for himself, but depends upon others for occupation and distraction. In this way, he drifts along, like a ship without a rudder, to the end of his useless life. On the surface, he has led a full, busy life, but, on closer inspection, he discovers, too late, that his achievements are nil, and that he has frittered away his precious existence in empty, meaningless diversions.