>I basically agree with Miller on this except I want him to admit that the experience he privileges --the empty mind-- is not judgment. (WC)
Yes -- I'm offering 'empty mind' as only one of the preconditions for good judgment - where William and I differ is regarding the others. (I would emphasize mentoring, as well as prior experience in judging the work of self and others, while William emphasizes the importance of reading critical literature) BTW - I'm a bit puzzled by what Boris thinks I am forgetting regarding the ability to "experience that 'emptiness of mind' " Special training is offered by various meditative systems (Zen, Yoga, etc) -- but it seems that the young, blue-collar Cheerskep discovered the wonderful world of Classical music without needing any of it. ____________________________________________________________ Purify your water with professional water treatment. Click now! http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2231/fc/BLSrjnxWi0X614qvoxlH8LKKVRxNrp vSI3KUQ5qHnnGyNK52A5jaoL90d4s/
