From: Steve Peterson (peterson.steve@verizon.net)
Date: Sun Jan 25 2004 - 00:41:42 GMT
Hi Platt,
> Paul wrote:
> :
>> Bo's interpretation of the MOQ states that something is only better than
>> something else if it is in a higher level. This conclusion follows from the
>> premises that each level is of "one value" and all patterns within a given
>> level are of identical quality. Bo therefore defines levels as the value of
>> X. When it comes to defining the intellectual level, Bo has suggested the
>> value of the epistemological distinction of subjective/objective.
Platt said:
> Bo's position that each level is of "one value," namely S/O, is directly
> contradicted by Pirsig in several places, some previously cited. The
> citation that clinches the argument for me in Pirsig's favor is the
> following from Chp. 8 of LIla:
>
> "There are many sets of intellectual reality in existence and we can
> perceive some to have more quality than others . . ."
>
> A question still remains unanswered, however. What level "perceives" that
> the intellectual level contains "many sets" of intellectual patterns of
> varying quality? An eye cannot see itself.
It is not a "level" that perceives. Experience or awareness cannot itself
be a type of static pattern of experience. If Quality creates the static
patterns that represent our perceptions, it makes sense to me that Quality
is synonymous with awareness. Say hello to now!
Regards,
Steve
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