[MD] Why are things called patterns?

[MarshaV]

Hi Ron, 

I am not sure that there is a clear definition or consensus concerning the Intellectual Level, and unless Horse opens up the topic, I have been banned from discussing my interpretation/definition.  Further, we live in a global world where Eastern and Western philosophies might be brought together and moved forward, so I see no need to exclude either's point-of-view.  As far as I know Eastern philosophy is not enlightenment or nirvana, but is suppose to move one's understanding towards that state.  They struggle with overcoming the same self/object reification that the West struggles with.  At least, imho.     


Marsha 



On Mar 10, 2012, at 10:06 AM, X Acto wrote:

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> Marsha to Dan:
>  Then intellectual static patterns of value are a particular category of pattern that began to emerge with the ancient Greeks and functions in a particular manner:  mathematics, philosophy, science, etc.  
> 
> Ron sez:
> Although this was well said I think it can be summed up more generally by pointing to
> the value of reflection, particularly reflection apon which concepts are best and
> more importantly, our reasons for valuing them as the distinction marking what western
> culture means by the term "intellectual" and more precisely what our group means  by
> the distinction of an intellectual "level".
>  
>  
> ..


 
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