[MD] The Dynamics of Value

[Mary]

Hello Marsha and DMB,

[Marsha]
> There seems to be some confusion between the word "is" as in dmb's statement "Pirsig says the MOQ is a form of mainstream American pragmatism." and to compare the similarities between the MoQ and mainstream American pragmatism or the Jamesian tradition.   The quote I posted was a RMP dated October 2005 and seems quite clear that the MoQ IS NOT "intended to be within any philosophic tradition".   Dmb should compare and contrast to his heart's contenty; Im sure he'll find many similarities as I did with Buddhism,, but James is not a MoQ expert and neither is Ms. Seigfried.

[Mary]
Thank you, Marsha.  DMB, you overextend with your statement.  Shall we
debate what the meaning of the word "is" is?  As a self-proclaimed
authority on all things Pirsig, you have an obligation to speak with
precision and clarity lest you be misconstrued as a dilettante.  That
you have arrived at the conclusion that the MoQ is a form of
mainstream American Pragmatism does not make it so.  Diminishing the
MoQ in such a manner may polish your own orb, but does nothing at all
for the MoQ.  Which do you care about most?

Best,
Mary