[MD] Why are things called patterns?

[David Harding]

Hi Ron,

>> 
>> [David]
> 
> The Metaphysics of Quality with all of it's levels and distinctions is an intellectual creation.
> 
> Ron:
> Many would agree, with the caution of viewing the evolutionary aspect as what "is" or what
> is "real" as bending toward an objective positivism which begins to run counter to the primary
> understanding that as you say evolution is an intellectual pattern.
> Many arguements twisted in misunderstanding and conflicting context have emerged from this.
> Having said that, a note of caution also in regard to the statement that all experience is
> intellectually derived, certainly some will want to attack on the the grounds of solopsism.
>  
> What can be said is that a MoQ is an intellectual idea about making good value distinctions.

Yes, and the MOQ is an intellectual value judgement itself.

-David.