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Re: Sciolistic Tomfoolery

filc — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 04:49:10 GMT

it means I don't know what you're on about, which is what I represented with a "?".

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=sciolistic

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=tomfoolery

In a sentence

Mises:

Monetary calculation only has meaning within the sphere of economic

organization. It is a system whereby the rules of economics may be applied in the

disposition of economic goods. Economic goods only have part in this system in

proportion to the extent to which they may be exchanged for money. Any

extension of the sphere of monetary calculation causes misunderstanding. It

cannot be regarded as constituting a kind of yardstick for the valuation of goods,

and cannot be so treated in historical investigations into the development of

social relationships; it cannot be used as a criterion of national wealth and

income, nor as a means of gauging the value of goods which stand outside the

sphere of exchange, as who should seek to estimate the extent of human losses

through emigrations or wars in terms of money? This is mere sciolistic

tomfoolery, however much it may be indulged in by otherwise perspicacious

economists.

Hilarity.

Re: Sciolistic Tomfoolery

filc — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 04:46:16 GMT

Nielsio:
I don't know what 'sciolistic', 'tomfoolery', or 'cutdown' means. I have some vague possible interpretations of the last two, but the combination of the three certainly leaves me with nothing. This doesn't mean I don't have a sense of humor; it means I don't know what you're on about, which is what I represented with a "?".

The irony is that this was somewhat the point of the whole thread. Or to quote myself from above....

Filc:
Apparently I naively assumed the title and topic was explanation enough. I thought it would be fun to compile a list of cutdowns provided by Mises, or Rothbard, or anyone for that matter. Sciolistic tomfoolery shows up in Economic Calculation in the Socialist Commonwealth. Considering the tone and clarity that Mises provideds in his writings it becomes quite hilarious when you come across these gems. I had to do a definition search on both sciolistic and tomfoolery. To my surprise tomfoolery is infact a word!

Also both terms come up immediately in google. The definitions are readily available in every dictionary I have looked in. Cutdown is a just a word I use poorly. Its like a mild insult. To speak negatively of something or someone.

Re: Sciolistic Tomfoolery

Nielsio — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 04:20:58 GMT

I literally don't know what the words mean that you are using. That's why I'm trying to tell you that some are not native speakers.

I don't know what 'sciolistic', 'tomfoolery', or 'cutdown' means. I have some vague possible interpretations of the last two, but the combination of the three certainly leaves me with nothing. This doesn't mean I don't have a sense of humor; it means I don't know what you're on about, which is what I represented with a "?".

Re: Sciolistic Tomfoolery

filc — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 02:58:17 GMT

funny phrases that Austrians have used to describe ~~people~~ things?

I'm not exactly sure what else you would have assumed.

I certainly hope this thread isn't a representation of where these forums have lead up to. No room for humor. A somber and serious sentiment almost as if there exists a residual resentment. If that is the case consider taking a break.

As I remember it Nielso you were always one of the more cheerful members of the forum. At any rate I took a break from the forums for quite some time. Perhaps Its not necessary for me to come back just yet.

Re: Sciolistic Tomfoolery

Neodoxy — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 02:49:36 GMT

filc:

Your comment leaves no hint as to what needs splaining. The intent of this thread was to be humorous. It's awfuly somber now...

So are you saying that you want this thread to be used to give examples of funny phrases that Austrians have used to describe people?

...

Re: Sciolistic Tomfoolery

filc — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 02:34:33 GMT

Your comment leaves no hint as to what needs splaining. The intent of this thread was to be humorous. It's awfuly somber now...

Re: Sciolistic Tomfoolery

Nielsio — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 02:29:17 GMT

You stil haven't explained anything..

Mind you that a lot of people here are not native speakers.

Re: Sciolistic Tomfoolery

filc — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 01:53:14 GMT

Are you guys serious?

[Edit] Apparently I naively assumed the title and topic was explanation enough. I thought it would be fun to compile a list of cutdowns provided by Mises, or Rothbard, or anyone for that matter. Sciolistic tomfoolery shows up in Economic Calculation in the Socialist Commonwealth. Considering the tone and clarity that Mises provideds in his writings it becomes quite hilarious when you come across these gems. I had to do a definition search on both sciolistic and tomfoolery. To my surprise tomfoolery is infact a word!

Re: Sciolistic Tomfoolery

Neodoxy — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 22:21:38 GMT

What is this thread about?

Re: Sciolistic Tomfoolery

filc — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 20:04:24 GMT

Yes?

Re: Sciolistic Tomfoolery

Nielsio — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 19:59:12 GMT

Sciolistic Tomfoolery

filc — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 19:16:45 GMT

Favorite Misesian cutdowns. Post em here QUICK!