Re: Context: "no standards" r...

[BLechtreck@aol.com]

>Aside from the responses from Glen Clatterbuck (which I think we
>now agree on) I don't know what the community thinks about a
>definition of "out of context."  A belief in ambiguity seems to
>persist, but a *reason* why a standard doesn't exist I havn't
>heard.

I agree that a standard needs to exist. I would go further and say that
penalties also need to exist for those who would violate the standards.
However, I just don't know what a definition of "out of context" would
include. I like your "definition", but would ask at what point we look at to
determine the author's conclusion. Also, what if the author changes his/her
mind in a later book or article, is the first quote now out of context? 

I think, however, that you and Glen are on the right track. And while I may
not join in the discussion as often, I do agree with the need.

Thanx,

Bob Lechtreck
Bakersfield College

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