Full Idea
My plea, whatever conclusions are drawn, is to control the metaphysical discussion by continual reference to suggested truthmakers.
Gist of Idea
All metaphysical discussion should be guided by a quest for truthmakers
Source
David M. Armstrong (Truth and Truthmakers [2004], 08.7)
Book Reference
Armstrong,D.M.: 'Truth and Truthmakers' [CUP 2004], p.107
A Reaction
...And my plea is to control metaethical discussion by continual reference to value-makers. In general, this is the approach which will deliver a unified account of the world. Truthmakers are the ideal restraint on extravagant metaphysics.