[MD] Classic or Romantic? Yes, definitely.

[John Carl]

Dave T. and all,

The vital point is, that when science threw out the control of social values
by religion, it did so by throwing out values altogether and we've got lots
problems on our hands because of this "pragmatic step".

Steve's well-written and lengthy essay, Arlo's and Platt's actually fruitful
dialogue (and if hell's not frozen over, Frank's weatherman reports a
definite cooling trend) and all the quality dialogue that has come about the
last week demonstrates to my mind at least, that this crucial issue is not
going away soon and we do have the keys in our hands.

I really don't see how a pluralistic society can continue without a
metaphysics of Quality.


John



> I think this pretty well sums up Pirsig's work too. The MoQ is not
> metaphysics in any philosophical sense. It is a Godless religion of Quality
> rooted only in one's will to believe it. Check your tough-minded
> skepticism,
> rationality and reason at the door. In the end Romanticism killed Phaedrus.
> Why else write two romantic novels musing on metaphysics? Good job Dave you
> should get your A, degree, and be well on your way to tenure. Life is good.
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