[MD] Metaphysics

[MarshaV]

On Jan 13, 2010, at 1:35 PM, Steven Peterson wrote:

> 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 disagree with you.  I see it, through experience, as Bo sees it.



> 
> 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.

Marsha:
If you want to look at the MoQ relative to the broader and general
philosophical tradition, do so.  The MoQ represents, for me, Quality/
Reality as unpatterned experience and patterned experience, and 
it correlates with my experience.  You stick with the finger, I'm shooting 
for the moon.   




  
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