Analogy and the Disrepute of Metaphysics (original) (raw)

The paper explores the challenges faced by metaphysics in achieving agreement among philosophers and argues that these difficulties are inherent to the nature of metaphysical inquiry. It distinguishes between Cartesian and Humean-Kantian approaches to metaphysics, proposing that instead of seeking a foolproof method to resolve metaphysical questions, one should acknowledge that controversy and paradox are intrinsic to the discipline. The author asserts that this realization does not delegitimize metaphysics but rather highlights its unique intellectual challenges, emphasizing the importance of the logic of concepts such as 'being' in understanding these complexities.