Hi Steve, > Steve: > The reason there can be no level of art is because the levels denote > types of patterns of value. Let's think about what "the code of art" > would be as a level. We would need to infer patterns for this > "dynamic morality" based on response to DQ. But DQ is "always new" > and "comes as a surprise" which suggests no patterns will be > forthcoming.
Good point. But Pirsig describes DQ as a process: "But in a value-centered explanation of evolution they are close to the Dynamic process itself, pulling the pattern of life forward to greater levels of versatility, and freedom." This "process" looks like a pattern to me. But maybe that's because any description of DQ would necessarily result in a symbolic static pattern of words. As an aside I can't help but think that if something can't be put into words, it's existence becomes a matter of faith. But, no need to go there. Like I said, your point is a good one. Regards, Platt Moq_Discuss mailing list Listinfo, Unsubscribing etc. http://lists.moqtalk.org/listinfo.cgi/moq_discuss-moqtalk.org Archives: http://lists.moqtalk.org/pipermail/moq_discuss-moqtalk.org/ http://moq.org.uk/pipermail/moq_discuss_archive/
