[MD] Problems with Intellectual control of Society

[plattholden at gmail.com]

On 9 Oct 2009 at 3:35, MarshaV wrote:

> 
> Hi Platt,
> 
> I cannot argue against goodness as beauty (or compassion), but maybe I think
> both are required.
> 
> 
> Marsha 

Hi Marsha,

My problem with compassion is its tendency to enable self-destructive 
behavior.

Platt
   


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> On 8 Oct 2009 at 12:17, MarshaV wrote:
> 
> > 
> > Greetings,
> > 
> > Where are the intellectuals these days and who controls them.
> Universities
> > tend to be liberal, the think tanks tend to be conservative, or is that
> too
> > much a generality?  Is the Corporate Complex, WallStreet and the Military
> > Complex footing the bill for all?  Is there anywhere an idea can thrive on
> > goodness?  How exactly would you define goodness?
> 
> Hi Marsha,
> 
> I agree with Pirsig who said in SODV that everyone has a different 
> definition of goodness depending on her life history. So I define 
> goodness like truth, choosing from the world's gallery of options simply 
> to "enjoy and keep those of value." always with the lure of beauty as my 
> guide.
> 
> Platt
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