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Full Idea
Metaphysics is the most general attempt to make sense of things.
Gist of Idea
Metaphysics is the most general attempt to make sense of things
Source
A.W. Moore (The Evolution of Modern Metaphysics [2012], Intro)
Book Ref
Moore,A.W.: 'The Evolution of Modern Metaphysics' [CUP 2013], p.1
A Reaction
This is the first sentence of Moore's book, and a touchstone idea all the way through. It stands up well, because it says enough without committing to too much. I have to agree with it. It implies explanation as the key. I like generality too.