my answer would be to look at others (like Tarski or even Godel) for any kind of elucidation at such attempts. — Wallows
How do we tell the difference between an as yet unverified physical model and a hypothetical metaphysical model? — VagabondSpectre
I think of the other two as far more academic specialists in their orientation. — Wayfarer
The point about Heidegger, in particular, is that he really was 'a philosopher of the human condition'. — Wayfarer
Kant pointed out we have an unavoidable tendency to wonder and speculate about the "ultimate" nature of things. We cannot achieve any such knowledge via empirical inquiry or pure reason. Diverse metaphysical ideas might entail different ethical stances, so metaphysics may of practical significance. — Janus
Yes, someone commented that transcendentalism starts with the assumption that we need metaphysics. We need a theory about what the universe is and some justification for that theory. Are you saying that that need is related to ethics? — frank
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