[MD] In search of Quality

[Ham Priday]

Horse, Matt, and all Pirsigians --

At the suggestion of a friend, my wife and I plan to attend a talk and 
discussion on this topic by Caryl Johnston to be presented by the 
Philadelphia Forum for Anthroposophy at a community library next Saturday. 
A promotion sheet on the talk lists several books Ms. Johnston has authored 
and cites her blog on the Metaphysics of Quality which I note is also linked 
to the MOQ archives.

The promotion reads in part:
"Join Caryl Johnston and the Philadelphia Forum as we take up Robert 
Pirsig's challenge to develop a spiritualized rationality.  Why has this 
invitation found few champions in the United States today?  Might it be that 
our social disagreements benefit some at the expense of the many?  Let's ask 
some hard questions as we search for Quality together!"

I know nothing of Caryl Johnston other than that she has been associated 
with Anthroposophy for 22 years, and that she posted one or two MD messages 
to Matt Kundert back in 2007.  Is this young lady an "official spokesperson" 
for the MoQ, or does she have her own agenda?  ("Social disagreements 
benefiting some at the expense of others" sounds suspiciously Marxist to 
me.)

Any information you can provide concerning Caryl Johnston's affiliation or 
history with the MoQ would be appreciated.  Since this would also be an 
opportunity to meet other MDers in the Philly area, let me know if you plan 
to attend this Chestnut Hill Library talk.  In return for this favor, I'll 
report on the event next week.

Thanks for your help,
Ham