07-16-2009, 07:30 PM
Quote:Actually, that should read, "There's no such thing as a dumb question." and is a pun on the two meanings of 'dumb' -- 'mute' and 'stupid'. Obviously, a question that is not asked (i.e., remains mute) does not exist.:lol: Yes. I bow to your description. While the lay wisdom is that the only stupid question is the one that remains unasked, I've been through many semesters of classes to see my fair share of questions that the press the limit. Not that this one did at all.
There are, indeed, many stupid questions -- not that his was one.
Also, 'ignorant' is not 'stupid'. And a question not asked in ignorance is not really a question. At best, it is rhetorical. More often, it is a cry for attention.
But, the philosophy forum is next door. This is debate, rant, and abuse. :whistling: