Greg
On 8/18/05 12:02 PM, "Gregory Fowler" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> This link implies that a
> particular problem cannot actually exist without its solution. Which, in
> turn, implies that the two (or the two parts of the one linkage) are
> actually created simultaneously. The problem does not exist until the
> solution exists. The solution is always implied in the framing of the
> problem and vice versa. Forgive me if this seems obvious but i am just
> working it out.
>
> Up until the time that the solution exists there is no problem, there is
> only a 'catalyst for action'.
In my view a problem and a potential solution only become linked when an
goal regarding it is intentionally determined and its evaluation criteria
established (however tentatively). Since there are many possible solutions
for any problem a solution does not exist until it has been formulated and
then evaluated for a particular situation and context. While a problem
implies that there could be a solution for it, a solution is not determined
exclusively by the problem. So, I don't agree with your last statement
above.
Best,
Chuck
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