“Metaphysics is the prestige area of philosophy—like theoretical physics in science—that's why so many people want to do it.” —Beth Preston
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@GabrielDuquette I think she’s right; I think it’s a big problem; I think metaphysics is comprehensively rubbish.1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes -
Replying to @Meaningness
@Meaningness@GabrielDuquette I can't personally understand what a metaphysics-less world would look like. I guess deconstructionist?2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @GKBesterfriend
@KarmaKaiser@GabrielDuquette Well… what do you want metaphysics for?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @Meaningness
@Meaningness@GabrielDuquette To tell me what, conceptually speaking, must be before I do metaethics and then ethics.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @GKBesterfriend
@KarmaKaiser@GabrielDuquette So it’s much better just to dive into ethics, giving up on foundations. Untidy and uncertain, but more useful.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @Meaningness
@Meaningness@GabrielDuquette What Ethical theory is vindicated given an absence of metaphysical foundation in your own opinion?2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @GKBesterfriend
@KarmaKaiser@GabrielDuquette None. I think a coherent Big Theory of ethics is probably impossible.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @Meaningness
@Meaningness@GabrielDuquette Ethical Praxis then? I assume you find the Buddhist tradition appealing?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
@KarmaKaiser @GabrielDuquette Is “Ethical Praxis” a thing? I hadn’t heard of it. Buddhism: no, mostly useless as far as ethics goes.
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