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Is that not implied? We can assume an author is writing about the present and recent past unless told otherwise told.
by r7000 18y ago
Is that not implied? We can assume an author is writing about the present and recent past unless told otherwise told.
- pchristensen 18y agoIn the notes, he mentions concern for how the readers 100 years from now will view his essays.
- r7000 18y agoYes I saw that. But how does it follow that he has to point out "in the year 2008"? When not given a particular time period, I always assume an author's example is meant to refer to the present. (Maybe I am not understanding your point).
- pchristensen 18y agoI agree about the author's time being the default context. I just suggested the specifics because pg was so concerned about timelessness.