What End of Thought? On the True and the False Problem of Philosophy

Abstract The end of metaphysics problematizes philosophy, for it implies the thought “itself.” Though this raises question how to think after metaphysics, can only be asked on condition that “problem philosophy” is posed, presupposing an answer what is. This article critically compares two ways posing problem. It argues one, here called active nihilism, poses problem falsely: is, even as makes impossible answer, rendering very unsolvable. true argues, entanglement and experience. In order demonstrate nihilism actually come down to, then presents cases. One involves a detailed analysis Meillassoux’s refutation correlationism, showing philosophy rendered unsolvable in actual fact. other case concerns catastrophal thought. An effective demonstration thought, first answers really