[MD] relative

[Joseph Maurer]

Hi Tuukka and all,

The theory of evolution describes a metaphysical truth. I am unsure how you
perceive evolution!

Aristotle described SOM (Subject/Object/Metaphysics) as the basis of
knowledge, metaphysics.  SOM's theory of knowledge follows the definition of
a process of abstraction.  Aristotle described knowledge as the mind
abstracting the essence from a being and giving it intentional existence as
a concept in the mind.  "Intentional existence" "essence" "abstraction"!
These words are very hard to define!

Metaphysics developed by Aristotle is a study of reality beyond sensual
physical perception!

Pirsig's theory of knowledge is Quality, a direct perception of DQ
indefinable reality, quality, and SQ definable reality, quality, MOQ.  The
difference in individuality or perception is evolution.  In trying to
conceptualize evolution and individuality I prefer to accept levels in
existence MOQ rather than the proposed levels in essence SOM.  I accept
Essence as indefinable.  Imho Essence is without boundaries in evolution and
indefinable.  The individual is definable

SOM is discredited if we do not know what we are talking about.

Pirsig described DQ as knowable though indefinable, and SQ as knowable and
definable.  Knowledge is king.

Joe

  


On 1/7/12 2:13 PM, "Tuukka Virtaperko" <mail at tuukkavirtaperko.net> wrote:

> Metaphysical truths can be conventional. If you say
> they're not, I'd go so far as to say the burden of proof rests on you,
> and hope that you will then explain what you mean.
> 
> I don't understand the last sentence. ...