[MD] Waiter, I don't think this Quality is any Good

[John Carl]

Platt,

I agree that going over basic assumptions is a highly valued intellectual
activity, otherwise, what is a metaphysics discussion even about?

But I do think going on and on in subsequent directions of discussion,
without addressing the basic conflicts is a kind of waste of time.

I mean, what is there to discuss if you don't believe in Quality?

How to spell "Schopenhauer"?

Regards,

John

On Sun, Jan 10, 2010 at 6:57 AM, Platt Holden <plattholden at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hey John,
>
> I don't consider challenging basic assumptions to be a waste of time. In
> fact, to me that's what philosophy is all about. For example, Pirsig's MOQ
> challenges the basic assumption that the world is divided into subjects and
> objects. Many philosophies challenge the assumption of scientific
> materialism. Such challenges can generate new ideas and broader
> understanding.
>
> Regards,
> Platt