Brutalist fundamentalism: radical and moderate
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چکیده
Abstract In contemporary metaphysics, the doctrine that fundamental facts are those which wholly ungrounded is received view or something near enough. Against this radical brutalism , several metaphysicians argued in favour of existence moderately brute merely partially grounded. However, arguments for rely on controversial metaphysical scenarios. This paper aims to counteract tendency scientific grounds. It does so by showing naturalistic can appeal plausible considerations from physical theory establish facts. But should metaphysician embrace moderate namely ungrounded? Here I argue a negative answer, recommending more inclusive pluralism about kinds we expect find nature.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Synthese
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['0039-7857', '1573-0964']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11229-022-03705-y