[MD] Is Morality innate in the cosmos?

[Ham Priday]

SA --

Thanks for explaining the GPS.  It sounds like a another marvel of
technological innovation.  Now on one has an excuse to get lost :-)


>      Mu means something.  It is not a sound like
> ooomm.  It means 'not this' or 'yes and no' at the
> same time or 'not yes and not no' at the same time,
> etc...  This is a simple answer that I was trying to
> avoid.  I would not conclude its' definition based on
> what I have said.  Sometimes it is used, even outside
> of Zen, to give an answer that disregards a certain
> question somebody has asked.  This is done in a way
> such as when you might read a question, and if the
> question has nothing to do with you or what you are
> talking about, then you might answer N/A or not
> applicable.

I wouldn't press for additional meaning on "Mu".  Whether it is meant to
connote N/A, irrelevant, or stupid question, it's not a source of
metaphysical truth or wisdom.

>      Also, are you saying that by focusing on the
> tools or analogies of philosophy some may not be
> touching upon the heart of a particular philosophy?
> Is that the difference between what you think Arlo and
> you are doing?

Yes, that's what I'm saying.  And it's not only Arlo that I have in mind.
But I don't want to disparage anyone here.  There's nothing wrong with
analyzing methodologies, techniques, or analogies -- except that I don't see
this as advancing philosophy.  To me the concepts are more important than
the particular devices or tactics employed to arrive at them.

Cheers,
Ham