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Well, from an objectivist point of view, Rand discusses the axiomatic nature of the assumption that there is an objective reality which is knowable and that valid concepts should refer to them.

Going further back in metaphysics, Aristotle in “Metapphysics” book gamma the less, discusses these axioms.

But if you seriously want to reject that, which some philosophers have, then in my view this discussion must be meaningless, as it refers to nothing, and I find that rather uninteresting.

Pawn Dev 10mo ago 💬 2

The study of natural reality and social structures and truths surely has it's place, but I don't see how it negates the metaphysical truths. Objectivism and other such philosophies look to reality through a certain scope (all sciences must have a scope and a proper object, and no science can comprehend the whole of reality at once). I am just saying that the fact that objectivism focuses on certain aspects of reality in no way negates these ones that I am talking about. It doesn't mean they should interest you in particular, just that they must not be simply discarded, for they have their place too in the bigger picture

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Peter N. Steinmetz 10mo ago

Well Pawn. If you want to discuss those with me, please define exactly what proposition you are putting forward and describe how it would be falsified.

Otherwise, I don’t have a lot of interest in discussing people’s non-falsifiable beliefs. I just politely acknowledge those are their beliefs.

If you are interested in this sort of metaphysical issue, I do suggest Aristotle’s “Metaphysics”, but of course there are lots of other philosophical treatments. The subject does tend to be a bit involved for discussion on social media.

Kevin's Bacon 10mo ago

I'm definitely gonna read this.