[MD] Quick one: causation

[Platt Holden]

> Hi Platt, all,
> 
> Platt quoted:
> > "There is no quarrel whatsoever between the Metaphysics of Quality and
> the
> > Darwinian Theory of Evolution. Neither is there a quarrel between the
> > Metaphysics of Quality and the "teleological" theories which insist
> that
> > life has some purpose." (Lila, 11)
> 
> Steve:
> As I recall, The MOQ supports the idea that evolution has a purpose in
> freedom from static patterns rather than conformity to some plan of a
> particular static pattern. It opposes teleological theories which
> insist that life is evolving toward some specific form or any specific
> conception of the good.

Hi Steve, 

"Freedom from static patterns" might itself be called a static pattern. But 
I agree that creating specific forms or conceptions is NOT the DQ purpose. 
I characterize the DQ purpose as "openess to possibilities of evolutionary 
advancement." Does that description resonate with your idea of DQ?   

Regards,
Platt