Bodvar to Craig, Ham, All:

Craig had suggested:

Pirsig emphasizes
 >  static patterns of value.  Bo identifies the intellectual level with
 >  Subjects&  Objects.  But what if Subjects&  Objects are seen as
 >  static patterns of value?  Doesn't this bridge the gap between the 2
 >  metaphysics?

Yes, yes, the SOL is all about it making the S/O a static value, it
bridges gaps and reconciles differences galore. SOM stripped of its
metaphysical rank - made into MOQ's highest static level - is the
panacea that gives MOQ's its phenomenal explanatory power
Thanks Craig, this is most promising and don't let the Great Inquisition
stop you from promulgating this idea.

Andre:
Craig, within the MOQ, subjects are social and intellectual patterns of value. 
Objects are inorganic and organic patterns of value. I really doubt if Bodvar's 
use of these two symbols designating these two levels coincide/comprise (with) 
his intellectual level. It cannot make sense.
Bodvar keeps on talking about the value of his S/O distinction as being the 
objective over the subjective...a 'detached' distinction between the two. How 
this is going to rhyme with your suggestion (and Bodvar's encouragement 
thereof) well, I will not hold my breath but am interested to hear Bodvar's 
further explanation.

I anticipate a decade-long exposition of the difference between the 
intellectual level and intellect, an equally long exposition about 
subject/object, subjective/objective, Bodvar's understanding of SOM and what 
the MOQ means by SOM, the necessity of a fifth level or not, and last but not 
least whether a metaphysics can be equated with Reality, Quality, the Tao, 
experience etc. etc.

You see, the first sentence of Bodvar's second paragraph '...the SOL is all 
about it making the S/O a static value IS exactly what the MOQ does. Objects 
are static inorganic- and organic patterns of value, subjects are static 
social- and intellectual patterns of value fused/blended into an organic, 
evolutionary whole.

I really think that Bodvar means something completely different... I mean, he 
rejects three-quarters of the MOQ and calls most of Mr. Pirsig's arguments and 
explanations "nonsense'. (see, for yet another instance of this, his post to me 
above).

I am afraid your suggestion won't change a thing. It will only encourage Bodvar 
to think that the percolating goes up instead of disappearing 
underground...which IS what a percolating machine does you know!(not sure if 
Bodvar ever got this).


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