Magnus Berg (MagnusB@DataVis.se)
Sun, 5 Jul 1998 17:43:58 +0100
Hi again
You wrote:
> >But they're nonetheless real. And a metaphysical framework should
> >make room for all real things, not just their intellectual shadows.
>
> I'm not convinced that metaphysics can make that distinction.
>
I think metaphysics can make any distinctions it wants to. I
further think that the MoQ does this and other distinctions using
the four levels. I'm looking forward to discussing them in a
later thread.
> >I would argue that "gravity" is inorganic SPoV, whereas "the law of
> >gravity" is intellectual SPoV.
> And I would argue that both are intellectual conceptions of something
> we
> place in the inorganic level.
>
So, you first intellectualize experiences, then place them in a level.
But that separates quality, moral and value and reintroduces
just-what-you-like-subjectivity that the MoQ was made to get rid of.
> I hope this clarifies my position somewhat.
>
Yes, thank you, I think we know were we stand now, makes
things easier.
Magnus
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