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[MarshaV]

> ((Andre defines for Marsha))
> My definition of the intellectual level coincides with Mr. Pirsig's
> (since we are talking MOQ stuff here): the SKILLFUL manipulation
> of symbols......... ( I am sure you know how the rest goes).
>  
>  
> [Marsha to Andre]
> Maybe you can help me understand your position.  Does 
> any of the 'SKILLFUL manipulation of symbols' exclude 
> rational analysis?  
> 
> 
> [Krimel]
> I don't think "skillful" manipulation has anything to do with it. Bad ideas
> are just as much a part of the intellectual "level" as good ones. Patterns
> are patterns. "Good" paintings hang in the gallery right next to "bad" ones.
> Our job are "art critics" is to decide for ourselves which is which.


Marsha:
I really would like Andre to help me understand his definition of the intellectual 
level.  

Krimel, it is great to have you posting again.  

 
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