From: moq@fsmail.net
Date: Mon Jul 28 2003 - 23:35:02 BST
Platt stated:
> No doubt the MOQ is an intellectual pattern. But I think Pirsig escapes
> the recursive argument. In his SODV paper he writes:
>
> "Finally, though it may be argued that a metaphysics that incorporates a
> central term that isn't defined (i.e. Dynamic quality) isn't a real
> metaphysics, it can also be argued that the strength of the MOQ is its
> ability to incorporate the indeterminate divine within a coherent and
> logical paradigm."
Platt,
I'm sure Pirsig wouldn't disagree with the sentiments of the above quote but its actually my conclusion from the "Pirsig's Metaphysics of Quality" paper given at Liverpool University in February 1998.
Anyway, thanks for the unintended compliment!
Anthony
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