[MD] Is experience just DQ?

[Joseph Maurer]

Hi Dan and All,

In SOM the theory of knowledge hinged on abstraction.  The duality of
intentional and real existence does not occur through perception.  Som's
value for a roll for existence in consciousness in the metaphysics for
transferable knowledge as opposed to instinct seems reasonable.  IMHO Pirsig
observed indefinable DQ as the measure for consciousness.  You know it when
you experience it.

Pirsig proposed DQ indefinable, SQ definable concepts for reality in
knowledge.  What kind of vessel supports indefinable/definable reality?  The
intellectual vessel is sorely taxed in trying to go in both directions.  It
is easier to propose that the emotional vessel upholds the consciousness of
indefinable reality.

The mare of Metaphysics is off and running and where she stops nobody knows!

Joe


On 2/4/13 8:08 PM, "Dan Glover" <daneglover at gmail.com> wrote:

> Well, what I was asking is how do YOU know objects exist prior to YOUR
> experience of them.