- (feral1@ix.netcom.com)
Wed, 4 Feb 1998 12:39:55 +0100
interest for some time now, although it seems like they've been
tapering off recently. I suppose I'll have to take some of the blame,
having played a completely passive role so far (although according to
quantum theory there is no such thing as a non-participating observer,
so it can't be too bad). Anyway, I'm going to use this lull in the
mailing list to bring up a few of my own observations/concerns. They're
nowhere near the level of thought that's been culminating recently, but
maybe with the input of the rest of the squad hopefully they'll be able
to develop somewhat.
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Going back to ZMM, does anyone else think that there seems to be a
predominance of classic rather than romantic thinkers on the Lila
Squad? Most of the postings seem to be evolving in an extremely
classical direction, and as a classicist myself, I would be interested
in hearing from someone who had a more romantic perspective. I'm not
sure if this is a result of romantic avoiding the internet, or the idea
of the Lila Squad, or merely being reluctant to participate in the more
recent threads.
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I've found the threads on quantum theory and physics to be
fascinating: right now I'm reading "The Dancing Wu Li Masters", which
seems to relate nicely to what the sqaud has been discussing. I would
like to pose the question of how art relates to MoQ, however.
(Hopefully, this could raise a more romantic side of the list). What is
the moral value of art? Would anyone be interested in pursuing this?
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Lastly, I found a copy of "Guidebook to Zen and the Art of
Motorcycle Mainenance" at the library recently. Has anyone else come
into contact with this book? I've just started reading it, so I haven't
had a chance to formulate much of an opinion on it, but it seems to be
an interesting companion to ZMM. Unfortunately it was published before
'Lila' was, so it's definitely missing a substantial section of
Pirsig's philosophy.
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My apologies if any of these topics have been brought up before - I
haven't been part of the list from the beginning. Thank you all for a
wonderful association: the postings from this group have made checking
my mail a far more interesting experience.
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Ciona
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p.s. 'Lila' - Do you say 'lee-la' or 'lie-la'?
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