Originally posted by catland
[B]what the #$%#$ kind of class is this - and what is the subject?

Well, with the help of Dictionary.com - here's what you can ask him in order to clarify his statement.

"when you emphasize the need for a stronger synthesis, are you refering to logical deduction from the general to the specific or do you seek the combination of thesis and antithesis in the Hegelian dialectical process whereby a new and higher level of truth is produced?"
LOL LOL That's about right! Good one catland!
I have to agree, it sounds like he's loading you with a bunch of bull and big words, and that is never an impressive thing...especially when it makes absolutely NO sense!!!