Re: MD MoQ versions

From: Valuemetaphysics@aol.com
Date: Sun Dec 14 2003 - 01:19:16 GMT

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    In a message dated 12/13/03 11:13:39 PM GMT Standard Time,
    wim.nusselder@antenna.nl writes:

    > Dear Mark,
    >
    > On the MF-list you wrote 12 Dec 2003 15:36:17 EST:
    > 'The term, "Q-intellect" has been repeatedly verified as an invention of
    > Bodvar Skutvik. The term, "Q-intellect" is therefore a term used in a
    > different metaphysics to that of the Metaphysics of Quality. Here, Bodvar
    > Skutvik is describing the MoQ in terms of a different metaphysics - that of
    > his own.'
    >
    > The subject I proposed for the MF-list didn't make it, so I transfer it to
    > this list:
    > 'Is it THE MoQ we are discussing (i.e. as meant by Pirsig) or are we (should
    > we be) discussing the merits of our various versions (with Pirsig's writings
    > expressing only one or even a version that develops in time)?'
    >
    > Your answer is clear. My answer is different: Pirsig's MoQ and Bodvar's MoQ
    > are both (recognizable as) variations of 'THE MoQ', which is a pattern
    > (which is in the process of migrating towards DQ) and not a rigid set of
    > ideas determining who 'belongs' and who doesn't.
    >
    > With friendly greetings,
    >
    > Wim
    >

    Hi Wim,
    I have no problem at all with Bo creating his own intellectual art. I hope
    you have no problem with me appreciating Robert Pirsig's art?
    My concern is with students visiting this site in order to explore Robert
    Pirsig's work. You see Wim, if i recommend this site to fellow students, they
    visit and later approach me asking what Pirsig means by Q-intellect? I reply
    Q-intellect is not a term recognised or used by Robert Pirsig.
    Invariably, when students realise what Q-intellect means, they understand it
    would be a very great insult to Robert Pirsig to have attribute Q-intellect to
    him.

    All the best,
    Mark

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