From: Mark Steven Heyman (markheyman@infoproconsulting.com)
Date: Tue Jun 01 2004 - 14:33:44 BST
Hi Platt,
Dunno if humor adds anything to the weight of an argument, but it
certainly makes for more pleasant reading, listening, viewing. I've
learned a lot from both Marx and Rand, but it's been a chore.
As for Pirsig, well, you said it, he's pleasant and profound, a rare
combination.
Have a great day,
MarkH
On 1 Jun 2004 at 8:36, Platt Holden wrote:
Hi Mark H,
> I know you don't want to hear from me in this thread, or maybe
ever,
> but I gotta tell ya Chomsky would agree with everything you said
> about "intellectuals" in your last message to Anthony, and he's got
> more degrees than a rectal thermometer, including a dozen or more
> honorary Doctorates.
Glad to hear it, Mark. Love the line, "more degrees than a rectal
thermometer." That reminds me. Would you agree with me that
philosophy without humor means something is missing? Marx and Rand
are humorless, but Pirsig will toss in a funny scene like dancing
with Lila and use a double- take line like, "What kind of dog is
that? That's a good dog." To me Pirsig's deliberate use of subtle
humor means he has a better grip on reality and the human condition
than the ponderous, perpetual preaching characteristic of most
scholars and pundits.
Best,
Platt
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