Full Idea
Descriptive metaphysics is primarily concerned with categories and concepts which, in their fundamental character, change not at all. They are the commonplaces of the least refined thinking, and the indispensable core for the most sophisticated humans.
Gist of Idea
Descriptive metaphysics concerns unchanging core concepts and categories
Source
Peter F. Strawson (Individuals:Essay in Descript Metaphysics [1959], Intro)
Book Reference
Strawson,Peter F.: 'Individuals: Essay in Descriptive Metaphysics' [Methuen University 1974], p.10
A Reaction
This seems to be the basic premise for a modern metaphysician such as E.J.Lowe, though such thinkers are not averse to suggesting clarifications of our conceptual scheme. The aim must be good foundations for a successful edifice of knowledge.