Paradox of the Arche-fossil

In his influential After Finitude. An Essay on the Necessity of Contingency (2008), Quentin Meillassoux argues that *Correlationism* (an umbrella-term encompassing most varieties Idealism) gives rise to an irresolvable paradox, called "the Paradox Arche-fossil", which is essentially a clash between philosophical principles and scientific findings. This paradox Correlationism then paves way for "Speculative Turn" ensuing burgeoning "speculative realism" in Continental Philosophy: noumenal reality, as-it-is-in-and-of-itself, Great Outdoors", back stage, open speculative thought even metaphysical knowledge. We attempt provide thorough charitable analysis Arche-fossil. Our analyses lead us conclude Meillassoux's argument fails, due ambiguity with regard concept being cannot be repaired. end by directing attention another ominous threat Correlationism, ignored all realists" alike, still breathing.