LS another question


Martin Striz (striz1@MARSHALL.EDU)
Sat, 29 Nov 1997 08:48:00 +0100


Platt, thank you for clearing that up for me.

I have another question that I just thought of while I was re-reading Lila.
Each level is evolutionarily advanced from the ones above because it is more
free. DQ is of course absolute freedom and spontaneity, and all values are
trying to reach it (because it is the ultimate Good). Biological values are
more free than Physical values because they are the first values to be given
the ability to not exist. Physical values are strict and rigid and cannot
disappear, only change form. Biological values introduce the freedom to
exist or not exist, just as a thing can be alive or not alive. Intellectual
values are above Social values because they give the freedom of will and the
freedom of individuality (among other things). But, what allows social
values to be above biological values? It seems that social values do not
introduce more freedom, but rather, they take it away. Social values are
all about life values adhering to rules, regulations, laws, mores,
principles, belief systems, relationships, etc. etc.

Martin

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