Metaphysics and Experience

The discussion explores the evolving landscape of metaphysical questions, emphasizing the tension between what is deemed legitimate and illegitimate within both analytic and continental traditions. It highlights the critical role of skepticism in shaping metaphysical inquiry, while advocating for a sober engagement that recognizes the continuity between metaphysics and natural science. Ultimately, it argues for the importance of making implicit metaphysical work in the sciences explicit.