Re: on the "actual past"

[Quetzil Castaneda <Quetzil@xxxxxx>]

At 09:14 PM 4/27/96 +0100, you wrote:
Dave.,

can you explain how the use of ..." overarching periodizations, [and]
simultaneous 
>transitions between modes of discourse etc. "

IMPLY, as you asserted,:

 
>either a sort of virtual historical subject, or a 'hidden hand' type 
>mechanism by which unintended effects of actions build up into coherent 
>wholes.
>
also can elaborate on what you mean by "simultaneous transitions betw. modes
of discourse"  -- i am not clear on the referent.

thanks.

q,