Rich, Bruce, Squad
Rich wrote:
>I agree with Bruce that there are two questions we must deal with.
>
>1) Principles of the MoQ
>2) Method of presentation
So do I. And it's a complete mystery to me why anyone wouldn't agree with
this. You figure out what you want to say, then you figure out how you're
going to say it.
>I think that a high-quality explanation will spring from a solid working
>knowledge of all the moq's static principles combined with a feel for the
>dynamic quality of each situation in which we find ourselves called to
>explain these "crazy" books/ideas.
Yes again. Good grief, this could be the most sensible post I've ever read
on this list.
>Probably the best explanation will cater
>to the values of the audience. For example, I will take quite a different
>angle with my friend who is a classically-minded physicist by beginning with
>the consequences of Quantum Theory, and a romantically-minded artist who is
>familiar with Eastern philosophy and religion, by starting with the Tao, or
>Zen's dynamic release from "attachment" to any static pattern.
>
>What I feel is important, for myself and all of us, is to agree on those
>static intellectual patterns which are the necessary foundation for any
>quality exposition of the MoQ, with stress on the "M". I've found that it's
>extensions are virtually limitless. No metaphysic is an inconsequential
>thing.
>The aesthetic(dynamic) quality of Pirsig's ideas are that they are so simple
>and
>universal. To me, they make perfect sense and explain many discordant areas
>of my interests. Yet, this is after much contemplation during which I've
>also found that for it to be taken seriously, there is a LOT of
>philosophical
>questioning and answering to be done. We must first know classically
>exactly what we're dealing with before we can romantically express it.
Of course.
>So, what are the essential principles of the moq?
>I came up with this classical formulation.
>
>1) The nature of reality is Quality - undefined.
>
>2) It is manifested Dynamically and Statically.
>
>3) Four Static patterns of Value have evolved through the free force of
> Dynamic Quality.
>
> Physical
> Biological
> Social
> Intellectual
>
>4) Each level arises, but is discrete, from the previous.
> These systems and their relationships account for everything.
>
>5) This is an ethical evolution. When in conflict, the later level has
> moral superiority. Dynamic release from any static pattern
> is the highest good.
>
Not so difficult is it? I think we could be on the brink of latching.
Diana
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