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Originally Posted by peacegirl
It's a face that personally appeals to you. The word beautiful is a misnomer.
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Originally Posted by Angakuk
The word 'beautiful' is nothing more than a label that we attach to that which we find attractive.
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Originally Posted by LadyShea
Exactly. The definition of the word beautiful is "pleasing to the mind or senses", it is simply one of the choices of words one can use to describe the personal appeal and is not limited to use with other humans by any means. How on Earth is it a "misnomer"?
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These two expressions: "She is beautiful" and She appeals to me" are vastly different. In the new world people will be able to say or do whatever they want. What will stop them from using these words will come from the knowledge that they inaccurately symbolize reality. More importantly, they will be causing a serious hurt to those individuals who now believe they don't possess what others have.
Definition of misnomer: A misnomer is a wrong or inaccurate name or designation.
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Originally Posted by peacegirl
Until these words are removed
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Originally Posted by LadyShea
Do you want to remove all words from the language that describe subjective experiences rather that externally existent objects?
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If the words don't represent the truth, and people develop inferiority complexes as a result, yes, they need to be removed. If a person uses the term 'beautiful sunset' no one is being hurt. The only standard we are using is whether something that is said or done is a concrete, not imaginary, hurt to another.