[MD] What does Pirsig mean by metaphysics?

[MarshaV]

John,

Truth being relative, or dependent, does not mean every truth equal in value? 


Marsha



On Feb 1, 2010, at 5:53 PM, John Carl wrote:

> Platt,
> 
> It's extremely incoherent to assert as true that truth is relative. But, in
>> this day and age, incoherence is often celebrated, as pronouncements
>> by progressives (we can spend our way to prosperity) and "modern" art
>> paintings attest.
>> 
> 
> I don't know much about modern art and all species of liberalism have about
> run their course but I agree that choosing incoherence as value is an
> ongoing mystery to me.  Why would anybody?
> 
> A possible answer came to my attention a few days ago, a quote of Aldous
> Huxley admitting to a decision of intellectuals to do away with values,
> because they wished to be free from sexual restraints.  To be fair, he was
> only admitting on his part and construing his reality to others according to
> his best surmise.  But as an MoQist who takes the social as the fundamental,
> it makes sense to me.
> 
> Even philosophers need to get laid.  Spread an anything-goes-values-free
> metaphysics glorifying intellect as value with science and the academy at
> the top o' the heap, and you're bound to have better luck and more variety
> at the local pub on a friday night.  That's my theory.
> 
> And here's what you got.  All the effects around us and still Moronists in
> the MoQ trying to push their valueless values.
> 
> tsk tsk indeed.
> 
> Loyally yours,
> 
> John
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