[MD] A fly in the MOQ ointment

[plattholden at gmail.com]

On 20 Feb 2010 at 11:39, Andre Broersen wrote:

> Platt to Andre:
> 
> This screed is all well and good, but you have failed to show that you
> understand the MOQ better than anyone else.
> 
> Andre:
> Nowhere do I claim a better understanding of the MoQ. I simply
> criticise those who do make this claim for themselves. This claim is
> made by criticising Mr.Pirsig, in terms I find offensive to the
> integrity of Mr.Pirsig plus condemning a philosophy, which is integral
> to the development of a better understanding of the MoQ, as woolly,
> shows only disrespect towards that philosophy.

Being offended and lamenting disrespect does nothing to answer Bo's 
critique. 


> May I add that this disrespect is based on an interpretation of the
> MoQ which is not shared by the majority on this discuss and certainly
> not by Mr.Pirsig himself.

What the majority believe is hardly the test of truth, and an author may  
be blind to his mistakes. I don't always agree with Bo, but on the advice 
of Pirsig himself I look for contrarians who, like the brujo, are "actively 
pursuing a Dynamic goal."  Bo fits the bill. 

Platt