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"Bobby G. Greer, Ph. D." <[log in to unmask]>
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St. John's University Cerebral Palsy List
Date:
Thu, 1 Nov 2001 11:22:44 EST
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I don't think so!  In general, it is used when we speak phrases which give
human qualities or characteristics to non-humans. "God cries." is an
anthropomorphism.
"My dog, or cat or bird; is an extrovert."

Bobby

>I can and I will.  Anthropomorphism is a psychiatric condition, recognized
>in the DSM IV, and characterized by an inordinate fixation with persons who
>are employed by museums of natural history.

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