[MD] Causation

[Steven Peterson]

Hi Marsha,


> I would like the source of that quote, please.

LC annotation 45.


> From Anthony's PhD:
>
> "The block at the top [of the above MOQ diagram] contains such static intellectual patterns as theology, science, philosophy, mathematics. The placement of the intellect in this position makes it superior to society, biology and inorganic patterns but still inferior to Dynamic Quality. (Pirsig, 1995a, p.14)"
>
> This quote, which I believe comes from the SODV, seems to indicate that a particular type of idea represents intellectual patterns.


Steve:
What ideas do you think don't qualify as intellectual patterns?

How about this?: human practices that are not genetically hard-wired
are social patterns except for the practice of _justifyng_ practices
which is what is meant by intellectual patterns.

Best,
Steve

Best,
Steve