spectrum of metametaphysics

Scientific realism is typically associated with metaphysics. One current incarnation of such an association concerns the requirement a metaphysical characterization entities one being realist about. This sometimes called “Chakravartty’s Challenge”, and codifies claim that without characterization, does not have clear picture realistic commitments engaged with. The required connection between metaphysics science naturally raises question whether demand appropriately fulfilled, how engages in order to produce what “scientific metaphysics”. Here, we map some options available literature, generating conceptual spectrum according each view approximates done purpose enlightening debate on possibility epistemic warrant could grant metaphysics, different positions differently address thorny issue concerning warrant.