[MD] What does Pirsig mean by metaphysics?

[MarshaV]

On Feb 1, 2010, at 11:16 AM, Steven Peterson wrote:

>> 
>> Hi Marsha,
>> 
> 
> Marsha:
> 
>> This didn't answer the question, but did put words in my mouth
>> that were not said.

>> Sjteve:
>> I don't mean to put words in your mouth. I was referring to this:
> 
> Marsha previously:
> Would you gentlemen explain how if context and history are key factors in
> determining truth (conventional), why can it not be said that truth
> (conventional) is relative to context and history?  It seems obvious: truth
> (conventional) is relative.

Marsha:
You made no reference to my post of Jan 30, 2010, at 1:43 AM.; how was I
to guess?  I do not agree that the charge of relativism should be considered
an extreme.   One can assume it is an extreme, of course, but on what basis?  
 

Marsha