Quoting Case <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > > > [Platt] > > > > You assumption is that the laws of physics and cosmology are the only > > > > credible explanations of the world and its creation. Time to break out > > of > > > > your box with a careful reading of Lila. > > > > > > > > [Case] > > > > Once again, since my reading is manifestly so sloppy, where does > Pirsig > > > > claim to be writing a work on cosmology and to be upending the laws of > > > > physics. It seems a fair question. > > > > > > [Platt] > > > You're reading can't be that sloppy. Of course Pirsig makes no overt > claim > > > as you suggest. But he does claim there is more to the world that is > > dreamt > > > of in the laws of physics and cosmology. He calls it "Quality." > > > > > > [Case] > > > Then why do you raise it in opposition to prevailing theories of physics > > and > > > cosmology? In what way does Pirsig's view even call these theories into > > > question? > > > > [Platt] > > I don't raise it in opposition. I raise it because it offers an > explanation > > other that "Shit happens." > > > > [Case] > > And the difference is? > > [Platt] > A higher quality explanation. > > [Case] > Which is?
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