[MD] Metaphysics

[Steven Peterson]

Hi Marsha,

Marsha:
> I can only believe that in spite of the problems, when RMP goes
> on to create a metaphysics he trying to define reality to the best
> of his explanatory ability and is not writing a fairy tale.  So I agree
> with Bo, RMP, in the MoQ, is describing reality.

Steve:
You've missed the point. In saying this above you are agreeing with me
and disagreeing with Bo. For him the MOQ is not a description of
reality, it literally IS reality.


Marsha:
> I think the MoQ represents reality to be Quality(Dynamic & static).
> That's more than just a general branch of philosophy.  That's a specific
> view.  It's up to you to verify his insights through experience.

Steve:
I'm saying that this specific DQ/SQ representation of reality known as
the MOQ is intended as part of a broader philosophical tradition of
trying to represent reality through answering traditionally asked
questions about reality known as metaphysics. That's why Pirsig uses
this term and explains what he means by metaphysics before explaining
the specifics of his metaphysics.

Best,
Steve