[MD] Hume's Post-it to Ham

[David M]

Hi Ham

A happy Xmas to you too.

NB For us MOQers experience is reality.

David M


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ham Priday" <hampday1 at verizon.net>
To: <moq_discuss at moqtalk.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 5:05 AM
Subject: Re: [MD] Hume's Post-it to Ham


>
> Hi David (Craig mentioned) --
>
>> An interesting exchange, I think we have managed
>> to understand our differences now.
>
> If only we could understand each other's philosophy ;-)
>
>> To some extent I favour Pirsig over Hegel (undoubtedly
>> the greatest ever metaphysician) for democratic reasons.
>> Understanding Hegel is much much tougher. Almost an
>> impossible effort.
>
> I, too, am an admirer of Hegel -- for metaphysical reasons, and debated
> whether to include him in my list of "significant" contributors.  Although
> the writing is often obtuse, his formulation of concepts is impeccable, 
> and
> I have found his concept of negation particularly useful in my thesis.
>
>> But for payoff against effort I'd recommend reading
>> Pirsig to anyone who is not a fully paid up and addicted
>> philosophy junky.  And once again what I have read of
>> your thesis it is an impressive achievement in terms, as
>> Hesse would say, the 'glass bead game', but I doubt that it
>> will change our world.
>
> Thanks for the kind words, David, and for your willingness to discuss our
> differences without rancor.  I think Craig's recent analysis of our debate
> is right on the mark when he suggests that the core issue is not only what
> can be explained but what needs to be explained.  For me, an explanation 
> of
> reality is fundamental to a metaphysical thesis.
>
> I've enjoyed our discussion also.  Have a pleasant holiday season.
>
> Essentially yours,
> Ham
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