I'm not sure that the question of corporate personhood is analogous - because, as you pointed out, the abstract claim (Corporations are people) isn't strongly believed. When laws based on this "premise" gain ground, it seems clear to me that it is not because of most people believe the abstract argument.
On the other hand, if it is true that
"Cynics use theological justifications for their material (occasionally psychological) considerations"
Doesn't it also follow that opposition to these theological justifications would also serve as opp... (read more)
I'm not sure that the question of corporate personhood is analogous - because, as you pointed out, the abstract claim (Corporations are people) isn't strongly believed. When laws based on this "premise" gain ground, it seems clear to me that it is not because of most people believe the abstract argument.
On the other hand, if it is true that
"Cynics use theological justifications for their material (occasionally psychological) considerations"
Doesn't it also follow that opposition to these theological justifications would also serve as opp... (read more)