As one writer observed I am on the side of the mystics. I also feel that
logical positivism completely misses the point and muddies the water
regarding empirical content. I guess my main point is that unless we,
ourselves, attempt to empirically verify the challenge that Pirsigs
metaphysical speculations imply than we are simply wasting our time.
Verification would seem to entail a spiritual practice and/or meditation
practice whereby the SOM would be simply transcended. For what is the
significance of leaving behind SOM and thereby transforming our WorldView(s)
if we are not existentially speaking from this "vantage point." I think
that Zen's historical antimetaphysical attitude may have some bearing here.
Although I also may have much of this wrong. Another point. I don't think
Reality (whatever that is) lies on the side of either subject or object. It
is a creative reciprocity that is contingent upon our embodiment (our neural
physiology) and the physical constraints of a given environment. This seems
the most reasonable and modest conclusion to adopt given the evidence.
Thanks.
John
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