learned while // Pynchon's imputed politics

[David Morris]

Thanks.  A very thoughtful post, and an interesting new framework for
discussion.  I very much agree with your framework here, which is why
I've always thought that Pynchon primarily loves to deal with
abstractions (theories) piled up in layers, meshing and contrasting.
Nothing, ultimately, has to be resolved or makes sense in practical
terms.  It's thinking, contemplation, expanding mindedness that is his
realm.  This is precisely why I asked the question re. anarchism and
liberalism and Pynchon's politics..

So, yes, Pynchon is free to create fictional "models" of "reality,"
and there are many in AtD.  Some, though, like his Anarchist Village
are downright embarrassing in their naivete.

David Morris

On 11/1/07, Cometman <cometman_98 at yahoo.com> wrote:
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> ...and that maybe another useful distinction is between theory and practice...
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> It's safe to say that what has moved OBA enough for him to make a career of it is the particular branch of theory known as literature, which is like, "modelmaking" kind of - so it combines heavy knowledge of theory with the opportunity to practice some praxis as well, in a mostly consequence-free environment.
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> Within the realm of theory, I think anarchism may hold some appeal for him but (as I have yawped before) I think what really moves his books is ethics/morality rather than politics...
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