V.V. (12) Pynchon's letter to Thomas F. Hirsch

[jbor]

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>From: Dave Monroe <davidmmonroe at yahoo.com>
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> There are at least two ways in which to approach that
> letter

Of course: interpretation of and argument against are separate things. But,
in my reading, you seem to interpret the letter in one way when it suits
you, and then contest the very act of interpretation when dismissing other
people's interpretations of the same letter. As well as this, you seem to be
hedging your bets by contesting (some of) Pynchon's statements, arguments
and interpretations within the letter. (Perhaps this is your "fall back"
position.)

As you say, you can't rightly invoke "absolute relativism" and make "yr very
own value judgments" as well. Well, you can try, but it's still a matter of
operating under a double standard.

best

(ps Are you trying to suggest that "big one" isn't ... ? Or that you applaud
the tactic used by "big one"?!)