[MD] Intellectual Level

[Platt Holden]

On Wed, Dec 29, 2010 at 2:13 AM, ARLO J BENSINGER JR <ajb102 at psu.edu> wrote:

> [Platt]
> No matter how you slice it, the intellectual level (described by Pirsig as
> manipulation of abstract symbols) presumes the subject/object division and
> is
> thus the SOL.
>
> [Arlo]
> SOM is a metaphysical position that posits that the PRIMARY division of
> reality
> is S/O. You continue to confuse the "subjects" and "objects" of grammar
> with a
> metaphysical stance.
>

[Platt]
On the contrary. You confuse a metaphysical stance with its symbols.

>
>  But, here's another chance going into the new year. If Bo's MOQ is better
> than
> Pirsig's MOQ, please explain to me how? Do you think it has more
> explanatory
> power? Solves problems better? Explain to me why I should find Bo's ideas
> to be
> of a higher Quality than Pirsig's? What do they offer that Pirsig's does
> not?
>

[Platt]
It places the conceptually unknown within the moral hierarchy. Otherwise DQ
has no
home.