From: David Buchanan (DBuchanan@ClassicalRadio.org)
Date: Sat Aug 16 2003 - 04:03:06 BST
Michael and all MOQers:
Michael wrote:
I guess what I am asking for is clarification on how one does or
doesn't believe in metaphysics. I can see it as a belief system, that one
may not believe in metaphysics because they have already defined for
themselves that everything around them is in fact real or not real, and
therefore requires no further thought. On the other hand it seems that the
literal term for metaphysics lays on a lower level, lower then belief, if
that makes sense to anyone. It does indeed exist even if only one person is
asking "what is real?". So how do can you not believe in metaphysics?
dmb says:
Welcome to the nut house. Matt is the resident Rorty fan and since Rorty
seems to reject not only metaphysics, but also philosophy in general, Matt
is the one to answer. Personally, I don't get it. It seems like a rejection
of Western culture itself. I think only the most disappointed and embittered
idealist - or perhaps a complete idiot - could reject so much. Also, I think
you're on to something here. His rejection does seem to stem from a naive
and reductionist materialism. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful here. I'm
puzzled too.
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