[MD] extricating MOQ from SOM

[LARAMIE LOEWEN]

[H]:
As a consequence, one is free to accept or reject the concept of an Absolute
Essence.  Either choice must be made on the basis of intuitive reasoning
rather than empirical evidence.  You may regard this principle as a
coincidence of Nature, but it is a metaphysical fact of existence that
insures the autonomy of the Choicemaker.  Ultimate reality is either
Absolute Essence or absolute Nothingness.  And the value of philosophy hangs
on your choice.

[L]:
The value of philosophy hangs upon one's choice between two non-empirical 
concepts invented by Ham?  

Just want to make sure I've got this right.