Moderately naturalistic metaphysics

The present paper discusses different approaches to metaphysics and defends a specific, non-deflationary approach that nevertheless qualifies as scientifically-grounded and, consequently, as acceptable from the naturalistic viewpoint. By critically assessing some recent work on science and metaphysi...

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Published inSynthese (Dordrecht) Vol. 194; no. 7; pp. 2557 - 2580
Main Authors Morganti, Matteo, Tahko, Tuomas E.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Dordrecht Springer Science + Business Media 01.07.2017
Springer Netherlands
Springer Nature B.V
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Education
Empiricism
Epistemology
Logic
Metaphysics
Naturalism
Philosophy
Philosophy of Language
Philosophy of Science
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Summary:The present paper discusses different approaches to metaphysics and defends a specific, non-deflationary approach that nevertheless qualifies as scientifically-grounded and, consequently, as acceptable from the naturalistic viewpoint. By critically assessing some recent work on science and metaphysics, we argue that such a sophisticated form of naturalism, which preserves the autonomy of metaphysics as an a priori enterprise yet pays due attention to the indications coming from our best science, is not only workable but recommended.
ISSN:0039-7857
1573-0964
DOI:10.1007/s11229-016-1068-2