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Is our metaphysics beholden to common sense? | Fragments and reality with Michael Della Rocca, Timothy Maudlin, Kathleen Higgins

Philosophy For Our Times

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Debating Distinctions and Self-Undermining Theories

The chapter explores the debate over the objectivity of distinctions between things and properties, with one speaker advocating for a departure from common sense in philosophical methodologies. The discussion delves into the potential self-refuting nature of certain philosophical positions, questioning whether theories that undermine themselves are a bug or a feature in philosophy.

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