From: Wim Nusselder (wim.nusselder@antenna.nl)
Date: Thu Aug 28 2003 - 22:45:20 BST
Dear Platt,
Thanks for your 28 Aug 2003 08:56:06 -0400 reply.
I wrote 27 Aug 2003 23:55:09 +0200:
'No "concept" of any kind plays any role in the [MoQ] explanation [of
evolution].'
Of course I use 'concepts' when explaining evolution. The point I tried to
make was, that the explanation doesn't causally or otherwise explain
'evolution' (not the concept, but the 'tiger') from a 'concept' (like
'betterness'). Amoebas appeared in evolution millions of years ago without
any 'concept' anywhere in sight.
I like Paul's interpretation of evolution (because I share the value of
'diversity' as 'better'). I hesitate to equate 'broader awareness' and 'more
expanded consciousness' with 'better'. It doesn't combine easily with my
appreciation for 'emotion' and 'intuition' as valuable (but largely
unconscious) human abilities.
You wrote:
'Habit or not, your purpose is to relieve a full bladder or stop the
annoying alarm.'
That's how I would rationalize my behaviour also. My point is that we have
neither the time nor the energy to rationalize all our behaviour (let alone
guide by first being aware of their 'purpose' and only then doing things).
You wrote:
'Purposeful behavior doesn't require reasoning.'
Depends on what connotations of 'purpose' you want to stress. In the sense
of 'planned behaviour' it does at least require consciously connecting a
'purpose' with 'planned behaviour' before the act. My point (possibly
sloppily expressed with the word 'reasoning') was, that most behaviour is
not preceded by conscious purposes.
With friendly greetings,
Wim
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