RE: MD Free Will

From: David Buchanan (DBuchanan@ClassicalRadio.org)
Date: Sat Jun 07 2003 - 23:06:41 BST

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    MOQers:

    Pirsig in chapter 12 of 'Lila':
    'In the Metaphysics of Quality this dilemma doesn't come up. To the extent
    that one's behavior is controlled by static patterns of quality it is
    without choice. But to the extent that one follows Dynamic Quality, which is
    undefinable, one's behavior is free.'

    dmb says:
    If the question is about Pirsig's view of free will, I can't imagine a
    better quote. (Thanks, Wim.) "TO THE EXTENT" This seems to be the operative
    phrase. There is a range, a spectrum with degrees of freedom and
    determinism. The question of free will can't be answered with a simple "yes"
    or "no". (Not that anybody has suggested otherwise.) In the MOQ, it seems to
    me, a better question might be, "how free are you?".

    Think of all the activities in your life that pretty much demand static
    behaviors. Work. Family Life. Domestic chores. Traveling. Shopping.
    Attending social functions and otherwise going out in public. Philosophizing
    and attending to personal hygeine. There isn't much left except walking the
    dog and getting some sleep. Where's the freedom? Where's the DQ?

    Here's a question for you; Where and when are you most free? In what way do
    you actually exercise freedom?

    Thanks.
     

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