[MD] Free Will

[Dan Glover]

Hello everyone

On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 1:30 PM,  <craigerb at comcast.net> wrote:
> "In the Metaphysics of Quality this dilemma doesn't come up. To the
> extent that one's behavior is CONTROLLED by static patterns of quality
> it is without choice. But to the extent that one FOLLOWS Dynamic
> Quality, which is undefinable, one's behavior is free." (Pirsig)
>
> [Dan]
>> When we FOLLOW static patterns of quality, we are without choice.
>
> Note that Pirsig says CONTROLLED not FOLLOW.  He leaves it open whether
> we can choose to follow static patterns.

Can you say: clutching at straws? There. I knew you could.

>
> [Dan]
>> Marriage is a social pattern of quality predicated on monogamy. There
>> is no choice involved once two people are married.
>
> Not so. Couples can agree on an "open marriage" where there are other
> sexual choices possible or on "spouse swapping" where respective partners are
> are paired with another couple.
> Craig

I already addressed this, Craig. Re-read my post.