Re: NAPCN

JAMES C. MANCUSO; PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY; UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY; ALBANY, NEW YOR (JCM61%ALBNYVMS.bitnet@UACSC2.ALBANY.EDU)
Wed, 27 Jul 1994 21:11:05 -0400 (EDT)

Susanne and other PCPNPs:

A very quick reply:

I want to make a quick comment on the observation that we might
eventually find the individual/context distinction somewhat burdensome.

If we trace out the contextualist world view, as spelled out by
Stephan Pepper, we are allowed to think that one achieves little by
assuming an "out there" reality, since any dealings with "whatever is
out there" cannot become a part of our "knowing" in a fashion that excludes
the individual, idiosyncratic system which engages the "knowing"
process. Thus, one must include a knower in whatever explanation one tries
to formulate to discuss what "happens." In other words, one can best
approach explanations about "happenings" by REcognizing that individual/
context represent total context. To use "to be" verbs; The individual
IS totally enmeshed in the context. There are no contexts without individuals.

Jim Mancuso