ATHEISM'S DYING GASP: The Downgrade of Metaphysics: A Pathetic Tool to Legitimize Atheism
ATHEISM'S DYING GASP: The Downgrade of Metaphysics: A Effort to Legitimize Atheism The redefinition and reinterpretation of metaphysics in contemporary thought reflect a broader philosophical trend aimed at undermining its traditional role as a discipline concerned with ultimate truths. The distinction between "Classical Metaphysics" and "Realist Metaphysics," as described, exemplifies this trend. By reframing metaphysics as a limited, subjective endeavor, contemporary thinkers seek to reduce its significance and align it with materialistic and atheistic worldviews. This essay explores how this redefinition serves as an intellectual strategy to sideline metaphysical inquiry, bolster atheistic perspectives, and diminish the pursuit of transcendent truths. --- Classical vs. Realist Metaphysics: A Reframing Classical metaphysics has historically been understood as the study of first principles and ultimate causes, seeking truths that transcend material reality. Fro...