From: Mark Steven Heyman (markheyman@infoproconsulting.com)
Date: Thu Aug 12 2004 - 22:24:00 BST
Hi Ham,
Thanks for getting back to us with a look at your Pirsig
correspondence. I understand and appreciate the time you took in
making sure RMP would not object.
Thanks also for your previous note to me where you indicate you
believe your idea of immanency "is unique in that it makes Essence
accessible to man (as Value)." I want to look into this a little,
and get back to you.
I believe Scott Roberts has encapsulated my own take of RMP's
expression of his metaphysics. The philosophy sections of both books
are easily determined, although the auto-biographical narrative is
often used to provide metaphorical support for his ideas.
You and I are miles apart politically, I'm afraid. Your admiring
references to Rand and Friedman speak for themselves. If you look
back through the archives for exchanges between myself and Platt
Holden, or between David Buchanan and Platt, or between Mark Maxwell
and Platt, you'll get the idea. If you look at the exchanges
between, say, Paul Turner and Platt Holden, you'll see where Rand's
Objectivism and the MOQ are morally unreconcilable.
To me, the study of Philosophy has no value whatsoever if what we
learn cannot be applied in working toward a better (more moral) world
for all. Therefore, for me, political and philosophical discussion
go hand in hand.
As for your dismissal of my claim that Bush and company stole the
election, let me say that this conclusion is unavoidable by anyone
who seriously studies that event. It is not a conservative vs
liberal issue. By far, the best book on the subject was written by
Vincent Bugliosi, a very conservative former prosecutor in Los
Angeles, most famous for his prosecution of Charles Manson. The book
is called "The Betrayal of America." Take a look. But you should
probably read it all the way through.
Finally, you said:
"If I should offend anyone in this group by arguing for my
perspective, let me know and I'll become a silent member."
msh says:
Speaking for myself, it's impossible to offend me, at least not with
words. I doubt if any of us want you to become a silent member.
Just don't expect us to agree with you all the time. Engage us with
verifiable facts and logic in defense of your position. I don't even
care if you are polite or kind or cuddly, as long as you're rational
and well informed.
Thank you,
Mark Steven Heyman (msh)
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