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RE: Metaphysics as an Excuse for Crap Ethics.
Interesting analysis here, though I wonder about your definition of metaphysics that it revolves around. I don't think that metaphysics means believing in the invisible power, or even having to do with a "power" per se, but the pondering and discussion of abstract concepts. What say you?
Hi jessica, I do agree. I did mention my use in the first paragraph. I said I'm not using metaphysics here in the context of Heideggerian being. What you describe is an ontological view of metaphysics if i'm understanding you correctly. My use here was colloquial in a traditional religious sense.
Another way, perhaps, to say what I think you're saying is to analyze from the western analytical school of philosophy...Even so, if that's the case, I've argued that material metaphysics has turned humanity into objects of financial exploitation, especially under the ruse of corporate neoliberal Chicago School economics--a disaster, IMO..
I see your point. I think I just jumped to hear metaphysics portrayed in such a negative light, and forgot that you were referring to that more religious way. Pff and yes, it is true, all things can easily be exploited, and the new age community especially has in many ways coopted metaphysics for profit (even outside of traditional religion). Uff.