[MD] Buddhism's s/o

[plattholden at gmail.com]

Hey Andre,

Can you give us some examples of "spiritual rationality?" Sounds 
suspiciously like theology. But, of course, your adamant denial of 
anything approaching theism precludes that avenue. 

While you're at it, could you explain what "spirit" means in your world?

Platt.

P.S. Of course, no one here is obligated to answer anyone's questions. 
We're not in school, much to the frustration of some who think of 
themselves as authority figures.    




On 2 May 2010 at 7:33, Andre Broersen wrote:

> Dan to the 'liberals':
> 
> Exactly. Even after Robert Pirsig writes two books postulating that
> rather than subjects and objects being primary to intellect, patterns
> of value are primary, many, many people will not believe.
> 
> Andre:
> I think you've hit the nail smack bang on the head Dan. Thank you.
> 
> As Paul Turner wrote long ago: 'The MOQ adds a sense of intellectual quality, an aesthetic appreciation...that makes all the difference' which is anathema to Bodvar's definition of intellect.
> 
> And this points towards Platt's question to Horse:
> [Platt]
> 
> I wonder, for example, where does "mystic understanding" fit in the levels?
> 
> Andre:
> Exactly Platt, where does it fit in the SOL interpretation of intellect? It doesn't! because this definition is too restrictive. That is why there is a need for yet another level...a Quality level, a super rationality level.
> 
> The MOQ accepts 'mystical'/ 'pure experience' insights and accords them high intellectual value...Quality, dharma, Rta, Nothingness, the Void.
> 
> 
> Pirsig wanted to 'move' to a new spiritual rationality. This is what the MOQ has given us...as the finger pointing to... .
> 
> But, of course, to the 'liberals' I have put my foot in it again because I used Mr. Pirsig as the authority on his MOQ.
> 
> I'll never learn.
> Andre
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