If someone told me that New York City is full of subway
trains and I looked out my window to find one, I must assume I’m in New York
right? Not quite, we know where we are because of contextual clues that tell us
our location. It’s our experience and knowledge that helps to orient us in the
world, that is what situates us. Looking out my window I see the Mission Hill Church that I know is in
fact located in Boston – no place else. However, you could tear the church down
stone by stone and move it to another location, yet the view of Mission Church
from my room is different if it viewed in New York City. This particular
building may look akin to other churches but this church is only in Boston. Not
to mention I know that I am in New England considering every Dunkin Donuts is a
stones throw from each other.
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