Re: MD Proposal to discuss a Metaphysics of Value

From: Platt Holden (pholden@sc.rr.com)
Date: Sat Aug 07 2004 - 15:35:56 BST

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    Hi Ham,

    Welcome to the discussion of the MOQ. I haven't read your entire
    manuscript on immanent Essence. But I have read the part entitled "Value
    is our link to Essence" in which you suggest a "higher intelligence" and
    the existence of a "master plan." You also refer to a "providential
    architect" of our "wonderfully crafted universe" and later talk about an
    "Absolute Creator." I couldn't help but associate such labels with
    Creationism and wonder if that idea -- a supernatural source of the
    world's existence -- indeed reflects your thinking. Pirsig makes clear
    that the supernatural plays no role in his Metaphysics. In his annotations
    on Copleston article he writes: "The MOQ gives a purely naturalistic and
    genetic explanation of the phenomena of the moral life."

    I liked your Glossary but was surprised their was no entry for
    "evolution." As you know, evolution plays a key role in the MOQ. You
    mention the "teleological nature of our experienced world" but didn't say
    much about evolution, at least in the section I read.

    In any event, from just a cursory glance at you manuscript it's obvious
    you have much to offer in our discussions of the MOQ, and I look forward
    to your participation.

    Best,
    Platt

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