Single Idea 21959

[catalogued under 1. Philosophy / E. Nature of Metaphysics / 1. Nature of Metaphysics]

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 Reference

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.