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1 year ago in Metaphysics , Philosophy By Amy

As a philosophy scholar, what exactly does metaphysical naturalism claim about reality?

While reading contemporary philosophy of science and metaphysics, I frequently encounter the term metaphysical naturalism.
It appears to make strong claims about what exists and what does not.
I would like to understand its main tenets, especially how it views consciousness, morality, and explanations of reality.
Does it completely rule out anything beyond the natural sciences?

 

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By Manoj Answered 1 year ago

Metaphysical naturalism holds that reality is entirely composed of natural entities and processes as described by the natural sciences. It rejects supernatural, spiritual, or non-physical substances as explanatory foundations. From this perspective, phenomena such as consciousness, morality, and meaning are not separate realms but outcomes of biological, psychological, and social processes governed by natural laws. It represents a strong ontological commitment to a unified, law-governed universe, where scientific inquiry provides the most reliable framework for understanding what exists.

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