[MD] suspended in language

[plattholden at gmail.com]

On 6 Nov 2009 at 8:19, Steven Peterson wrote:

> You've framed the issue as looking for middle ground between
> absolutism and relativism. I think that is a mistake. I think we
> should avoid the whole issue by avoiding foundationalism (objectivism
> as Ron calls it). We deny the premise from which it makes sense to
> ask, "is it absolute or relative? is the quality in the subject or the
> object?"

Hi Steve,

Do you consider avoiding foundationalism an absolute stance? Or is 
there wiggle room? 

Also, in your excellent exposition on relativism you mentioned 
"success," "progress," and a "better future." What  assumption(s) do you 
rely on to make such judgements? Are they culturally determined?

Finally, do you agree with Pirsig's assertion: "Cultures can be graded 
and judged morally according to their contribution to the evolution of 
life." (Lila, 24)

Thanks,
Platt