[MD] Democracy

[Platt Holden]

> Hi Platt
> 
> Just a minor point - why do equate reason (or "reason alone") with SOM. 
> Surely reason is an intellectual POV and not a whole metaphysical
> system.
> 
> Horse

Hi Horse,

Bo has given a fine answer to your question. Here's another one.  From the 
Wikipedia entry on "reason:"

"Reasoning thought follows a chain of cause and effect, and the word 
'reason' can be a synonym for 'cause.' "

>From Note 56, Lila's Child:

"The word 'produced' implies that  Dynamic quality is a part of a cause and 
effect system of the kind generated by scientific thinking.  But Dynamic 
Quality cannot be part of any cause and effect system since all cause and 
effect systems are static patterns."

Great to hear from you. It gives me an opportunity to express my 
appreciation for the high quality of your design and maintenance of  this 
site. All participants past and present owe you a debt of gratitude if not 
cash contributions which you have repeatedly refused to ask for or accept. 
Be assured, however, that your efforts have not been overlooked or 
forgotten. I know I speak for many here in saying, "Thanks."

Regards,
Platt