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PLATT: Thanks for the reference, Andre. The ZMM is from Pirsig's old SOM
>days when Quality was subjective and, as he said, "an innocuous
>truism," having little metaphysical importance. In LILA, Quality is
>Reality, a big leap from "what you like" and the idea that "anything
>goes."
Platt,
C'mon!
If you like what has value and you like reality then you have to
admit 'liking' is a damn good indicator of quality.
What you like = what you like not what you like = anything goes
erin
PIRSIG: "Unlike SOM, the MOQ does not insist on a single exclusive truth. If
subjects and objects are held to be the ultimate reality then we're permitted
only one construction of things -- that which corresponds to the 'objective'
world -- and all other constructions are unreal. But if quality or excellence
is seen as the ultimate reality then it becomes possible for more than one set
of truths to exist. Then one doesn't seek the absolute 'Truth.'
One seeks instead the highest quality intellectual explanation of things with
the knowledge that if the past is any guide to the future this explanation
must be taken provisionally; as useful until something better comes along. One
can then examine intellectual realities the same way he examines paintings in
an art gallery, not with an effort to find which one is the 'real' painting,
but simply to enjoy and keep those of value." (Ch
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