[Pirsig, via Magnus] "In the Metaphysics of Quality 'causation' is a metaphysical term that can be replaced by 'value.' To say that 'A causes B' or to say that 'B values precondition A' is to say the same thing. The difference is one of words only. Instead of saying 'A magnet causes iron filings to move toward it,' you can say 'Iron filings value movement toward a magnet.'"
Magnus, This quote has always bothered me. To me, the PRE-condition is the iron filings lying inert. The POST-condition (= result) is the iron filings moving toward the magnet. So 'A causes B' is to say that 'B values the POST-condition which results from A'. Which one of us (Pirsig or me) has it right? Craig
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