JOKES IN THE BIBLE.
Sir-May I be permitted in a few words to answer "Boswell (failed B.A.)" on the subject of his letter, which had nothing to do with "Jokes in the Bible." In most books on logic there is found an account of the false reasoning-argumentum ad hominem-attacking the person when unable to attack his argument. My letter was sent in on the basis of the principle that "the object of argument is not victory but progress.’"? Moreover, I feel that if one gives an opinion it should be worth the subscription of one’s name, not a pseudonym. On the same grounds one should state ariy small justification one has for giving such opinion,
If I misquoted Pope I apologise to "Boswell (failed B.A.)", as my purpose was to discuss Hebrew not English poetry. However I shall be» more careful in future. "Oliver’s" letter, like my own, was intended to given an honest opinion to which we both are equally entitled. ‘"Boswell’s" letter is but a nasty adolescent attempt to be clever at the expense of those who, unlike himself, do not put themselves out of reach by adopting pseudonyms. Lastly an address at Gore does not imply lifelong residence. ‘"Boswell’s’" remarks recall the story of the wasp which, hatched in the carcase of a horse, boasted to its fellows of its strength and endurance. The tone of his letter indicates that his form of culture should be spelt "Kultur."
GILBERT J.
JOHNSTON
(Gore).
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 5, Issue 128, 5 December 1941, Page 4
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