[MD] the prime directive of the MOQ

[David M]

> Scott
> The big difference between Pirsig and Plotinus (and this relates to what I
> said above) is that Pirsig continues to view intellect in S/O terms, that
> is, as there being various X's, and intellect is about knowing X's. Hence,
> intellect is seen as secondary, as derived. The X's are seen as primary
> reality, and so knowing about X's is treated as secondary reality. 
> Plotinus,
> and Merrell-Wolff, see intellect as primary reality.
>


Scott and also DMB

DM: Let's not forget that MOQ describes a cosmic evolution
and the highest static level created to date is the intellectual one.
So Pirsig does recognise intellect as of great value. To recognise
what we call DQ and SQ and how they relate to each other requires
all the intellectual and mystical knowledge and states you can lay your 
hands
on. We should perhaps celebrate the diversity of resouces available on this
site rather than arguing so much about who is taking which route up the
mountain.