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Timebinder, v. 2, issue 2, whole no. 6, Spring 1946
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is love of fellow men - helping him when in need - as the peoples of the world need our help now. Personally, I can feel more kindly and at ease in thinking out my own religious problems when I know that others in the world are not staving as a neglect on my selfish part. Americans as a rule are not selfish - so why should they be so in this crisis? *********************************** JOSEPH FORTIER. THE TIME-BINDER has long been my favorite mag in FAPA, in fact, since its start, although you yourself are far to saccharine for my tastes. I had intended writing my bit for you; however, except for minor points and a major thesis which does not change the following conclusion, Chauvenet's item says my say better than I could. Congrats to you, but aslaam to Russ. He was magnificent; tell him so. ((Welcome back to civilian statues, Joe, and ontrats on your marriage. - EEE)). ((Just as I was ready to cut this stencil, that long review came from Joe, and will be in the next issue. - EEE)). ******************************** RAYMOND WASINGTON, JR. The "meat-grinder" of Chauvenet's own way of thinking is an efficient meat-grinder indeed, and turns out point after point of reasonable logic that leaves little more to be said on the matters he dissects. For pages I turn, nodding my head in satisfaction,or breaking into audible laughter over a flash of humor or clever twist of phrase. Frequently I encounter a thot that seems to have been lifted bodily from my own mind, such as his line "In so far as I've had casual acquaintance with those in such lower strata of society I have found nothing in them that urges further acquaintance...." My major point of difference with Russell is his new conception of anthropoidal man. I haven't been able to take it yet, although it tends to explain the age-long mental plateau of the mass-man. I will get that book and read it and consult further authorities. This concept is an important philosophical step in any man's life; one not to be taken carelessly. Croutch's article on religion in the Fall issue deserved a lot of dissecting, and I'm glad to see that he got it, principally in Russell's letter, and Speer's "Sus Pro". Not that I feel it will do Croutch, or Evans, any good. Croutch will continue to assume to be true the premise that he sets forth to prove, while Evans will no doubt maintain his optimism and his faith unshaken. This is not intended to be derogatory. People - nearly all people - read and think to find reasons to support their prejudices, not to seek out a truth that may be alien to them. Only most people are unwiliing to publicize the opinions -23-
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is love of fellow men - helping him when in need - as the peoples of the world need our help now. Personally, I can feel more kindly and at ease in thinking out my own religious problems when I know that others in the world are not staving as a neglect on my selfish part. Americans as a rule are not selfish - so why should they be so in this crisis? *********************************** JOSEPH FORTIER. THE TIME-BINDER has long been my favorite mag in FAPA, in fact, since its start, although you yourself are far to saccharine for my tastes. I had intended writing my bit for you; however, except for minor points and a major thesis which does not change the following conclusion, Chauvenet's item says my say better than I could. Congrats to you, but aslaam to Russ. He was magnificent; tell him so. ((Welcome back to civilian statues, Joe, and ontrats on your marriage. - EEE)). ((Just as I was ready to cut this stencil, that long review came from Joe, and will be in the next issue. - EEE)). ******************************** RAYMOND WASINGTON, JR. The "meat-grinder" of Chauvenet's own way of thinking is an efficient meat-grinder indeed, and turns out point after point of reasonable logic that leaves little more to be said on the matters he dissects. For pages I turn, nodding my head in satisfaction,or breaking into audible laughter over a flash of humor or clever twist of phrase. Frequently I encounter a thot that seems to have been lifted bodily from my own mind, such as his line "In so far as I've had casual acquaintance with those in such lower strata of society I have found nothing in them that urges further acquaintance...." My major point of difference with Russell is his new conception of anthropoidal man. I haven't been able to take it yet, although it tends to explain the age-long mental plateau of the mass-man. I will get that book and read it and consult further authorities. This concept is an important philosophical step in any man's life; one not to be taken carelessly. Croutch's article on religion in the Fall issue deserved a lot of dissecting, and I'm glad to see that he got it, principally in Russell's letter, and Speer's "Sus Pro". Not that I feel it will do Croutch, or Evans, any good. Croutch will continue to assume to be true the premise that he sets forth to prove, while Evans will no doubt maintain his optimism and his faith unshaken. This is not intended to be derogatory. People - nearly all people - read and think to find reasons to support their prejudices, not to seek out a truth that may be alien to them. Only most people are unwiliing to publicize the opinions -23-
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