[MD] Taking words Seriously

[Matt Kundert]

Hey Steve,

Steve said:
Ironically, the direct (preconceptual)/indirect (conceptual) distinction 
that dmb is trying to use to push against us itself makes the so-called 
"out of touch with DQ" problem impossible or at least merely 
"secondary." If this problem is (as dmb must be saying) a problem 
with our concepts, it (and even the whole problem of SOM versus 
the MOQ) is merely a "secondary" problem.

Matt:
Now, this is an interesting insight.  It seems to scan, too: even 
SOM-philosophers are able to have direct experience despite their 
inability to conceptualize it (properly, we might say).  This makes 
philosophy a kind of therapy (much like Wittgenstein envisioned), 
where one tries and get people to stop fussing with bad 
philosophical hang-ups.  Ultimately, one might say (meaning 
"primarily"), it doesn't matter what philosophy one holds in terms 
of one's ability to tune into the direct experience of one's life.  But 
if it _does_ get in the way, well--so says the therapeutic 
Pirsig--here's a way of not so getting hung up.

Matt