Mythos over logos…
Metaphysic largely defines what we see as logic… the problem is that people have been bastardizing metaphysic in order to commercialize it…
Metaphysic explores the highest level of thinking and is not very well suited to commercialism… So, if you want to study metaphysic to expand your mind… fine… if you’re trying to make a buck… you’re on the wrong horse…
This is what Pirsig has to say about metaphysic and logic…
"The term logos, the root word of “logic,” refers to the sum total of our rational understanding of the world.
Mythos is the sum total of the early historic and prehistoric myths which preceded the logos.
The mythos includes not only the Greek myths but the Old Testament, the Vedic Hymns and the early legends of all cultures which have contributed to our present world understanding.
The mythos-over-logos argument states that our rationality is shaped by these legends."
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