video Episode Does Metaphysics Reveal Reality? Watch Next Why Anything at All II? What Exists II? Critical Realism in Science & Theology What Exists? What is Causation? Implications of Cosmology? Details Share Some think metaphysics is ancient nonsense; others that it's the bizarre occult. Real metaphysics asks the most profound questions, seeks the deepest truths. Related Topics CosmosMystery of ExistenceMetaphysics of Cosmos Featured In Season 09Philosophical Questions II Contributors John Searle John Searle contributed to philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, social philosophy Hubert Dreyfus Hubert Dreyfus focused on phenomenology, existentialism, philosophy of psychology &... Bas van Fraassen Bas van Fraassen works on philosophy of constructive empiricism and scientific... Steven Weinberg Steven Weinberg worked on Standard Model of particle physics, unity, cosmology, public... Daniel Dennett Daniel Dennett worked on philosophy of mind, psychology of belief, power of evolution Ned Block Ned Block works in philosophy of mind, neuroscience, cognitive science; consciousness,... Alvin Plantinga Alvin Plantinga is a leading Christian analytic philosopher and Templeton Prize laureate
Hubert Dreyfus Hubert Dreyfus focused on phenomenology, existentialism, philosophy of psychology &...
Steven Weinberg Steven Weinberg worked on Standard Model of particle physics, unity, cosmology, public...
Alvin Plantinga Alvin Plantinga is a leading Christian analytic philosopher and Templeton Prize laureate
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