Hello,
i am new to the MoQ discuss group, but would really like to explore the
parallels and differences between Mr. Pirsig's thought and that of Michael
Polanyi. I think that specifically Polanyi details the ideas of tradition
and submission to authority much more thoroughly than does Pirsig. This
fact is somewhat surprising since Polanyi makes no mention of Zen Buddhism,
which seems to be an abundant well-spring for propogating tradition and
submission to authority. Polanyi uses the vehicle of philosophy of science
to make his points whereas Pirsig uses fiction, this could be the reason for
the difference in this area. I see these ideas of tradition and authority
structure as the necessary epistemic conclusion to Pirsig's Zen-based
metaphysic. Does anyone have any ideas or comments on this issue?
Thank you,
jeremy.
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