In a message dated 98-10-27 19:47:43 EST, you write:
<< I think most sociologists would say that societies are formed out of
people's
common "intellectual" ideals, not vice versa. If this is true, than maybe
the levels are in the wrong order. Maybe inorganic leads to biological
which gives rise to intellectual which gives rise to society.
According to Pirsig, society arises from the biological level to provide the
optimum conditions for animals to survive. to see society as metaphysical
component, making it one of the static levels, is one of the most original
thoughts in MOQ. in Lila, p. 355, Pirsig explains: "Only social patterns
can control biological patterns." it is society which gives rise to the
next level: intellect...which then tries to rebel against the very level
from which it arose. he continues by clarifying: "Intellect can support
static patterns of society without fear of domination by carefully
distinguishing those moral issues that are social-biological from those that
are intellectual-social and making sure there is no encroachment either
way."
>>
I know that you are a very thoughtful person and that in no way you think this
way when i think of your other posts. But...we should not get in the habit of
quoting Pirsig as the sole reason to accept an argument. This is not a
criticism of you, but a reminder for us all.
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