Contingency
Contingency
contingent., adj.
1. that which can be or can not be other than it is; that which happens to be actual. 2. that which is changeable or perishable in being, disposition, or operation. 3. that which is an indifferent or non-necessary means; hence, the object of a free judgment. 4. that which can fail in its proper or intended effect. 5. that which is not necessarily or essentially true; that which is only historically real and true. Ant. necessary. Dictionary of Scholastic Philosophy, Bernard Wuellner, S. j.[/i][/quote]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb_eXyhlHaA
If a football or soccer free field goal kick is inherently a contingent event, is it just to criticize the kicker if the kick is missed?
Discuss.
1. that which can be or can not be other than it is; that which happens to be actual. 2. that which is changeable or perishable in being, disposition, or operation. 3. that which is an indifferent or non-necessary means; hence, the object of a free judgment. 4. that which can fail in its proper or intended effect. 5. that which is not necessarily or essentially true; that which is only historically real and true. Ant. necessary. Dictionary of Scholastic Philosophy, Bernard Wuellner, S. j.[/i][/quote]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb_eXyhlHaA
If a football or soccer free field goal kick is inherently a contingent event, is it just to criticize the kicker if the kick is missed?
Discuss.
Re: Contingency
Discuss?? What are you hoping for? Why not put your opinion first, it would be polite and more social.
Re: Contingency
“I don't see an obvious defect in the kicker's technique. So there could be another reason for the football veering to the left of the goal. It is possible, I'll argue, that a burst of wind moved the ball at the last second, the wind not being perceptable at ground leve . Therfore I won't criticize where there is a reasonable doubt.kriswest wrote:Discuss?? What are you hoping for? Why not put your opinion first, it would be polite and more social.
What is your position?l.
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I suspect that blaming "climate change" would work for many people.tbieter wrote:“I don't see an obvious defect in the kicker's technique. So there could be another reason for the football veering to the left of the goal. It is possible, I'll argue, that a burst of wind moved the ball at the last second, the wind not being perceptable at ground leve . Therfore I won't criticize where there is a reasonable doubt.kriswest wrote:Discuss?? What are you hoping for? Why not put your opinion first, it would be polite and more social.
What is your position?l.
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I tendered a definition, fact situation, and question - all brief to facilitate rhe reader's attention. I thought that the tender would provoke thought on a forum devoted to philosophy.kriswest wrote:Discuss?? What are you hoping for? Why not put your opinion first, it would be polite and more social.
My tender was intentionally open-ended. I was not hoping for anything in particular. Initially, I did not intend to present an argument. I wanted a maximum of responses.
A question: Why did you not think about the tender and reply responsively? Instead, you choose to insult me. What is your justification for your response?
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Presumably, then, if it had been on target the kicker wouldn't deserve any credit for it. I'm assuming your principle works both ways.tbieter wrote: “I don't see an obvious defect in the kicker's technique. So there could be another reason for the football veering to the left of the goal. It is possible, I'll argue, that a burst of wind moved the ball at the last second, the wind not being perceptable at ground leve . Therfore I won't criticize where there is a reasonable doubt.
What is your position?l.
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Good point. I'll have to think some. But, right now I must attend to the Packer-Cardinal playoff game.Harbal wrote:Presumably, then, if it had been on target the kicker wouldn't deserve any credit for it. I'm assuming your principle works both ways.tbieter wrote: “I don't see an obvious defect in the kicker's technique. So there could be another reason for the football veering to the left of the goal. It is possible, I'll argue, that a burst of wind moved the ball at the last second, the wind not being perceptable at ground leve . Therfore I won't criticize where there is a reasonable doubt.
What is your position?l.
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My position is:
The kicker entered the game knowing and accepting that he/she could get criticized or applauded. Accepting this makes it acceptable to criticize a missed goal. It is part of the game that players must deal with.
No insult intended just a query.
The kicker entered the game knowing and accepting that he/she could get criticized or applauded. Accepting this makes it acceptable to criticize a missed goal. It is part of the game that players must deal with.
No insult intended just a query.
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I asked the wrong question at the start of this thread. It is obvious that a field goal attempted kick is a contingent event. It will be either a successful or an unsuccessful kick.Harbal wrote:Presumably, then, if it had been on target the kicker wouldn't deserve any credit for it. I'm assuming your principle works both ways.tbieter wrote: “I don't see an obvious defect in the kicker's technique. So there could be another reason for the football veering to the left of the goal. It is possible, I'll argue, that a burst of wind moved the ball at the last second, the wind not being perceptable at ground leve . Therfore I won't criticize where there is a reasonable doubt.
What is your position?l.
The correct and more fundamental question is:
What cause or causes resulted in Blair Walsh's missed field goal?
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Re: Contingency
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb_eXyhlHaAtbieter wrote:contingent., adj.
1. that which can be or can not be other than it is; that which happens to be actual. 2. that which is changeable or perishable in being, disposition, or operation. 3. that which is an indifferent or non-necessary means; hence, the object of a free judgment. 4. that which can fail in its proper or intended effect. 5. that which is not necessarily or essentially true; that which is only historically real and true. Ant. necessary. Dictionary of Scholastic Philosophy, Bernard Wuellner, S. j.[/i]
If a football or soccer free field goal kick is inherently a contingent event, is it just to criticize the kicker if the kick is missed?
Discuss.[/quote]
The contingency or not of a missed kick is not relevant to blame. A missed kick is always held to be the responsibiltiy of the kicker.
Which version of contingency, do you wish to offer here?