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Optimalism and Axiological Metaphysics

Nicholas Rescher

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This chapter examines the relevance of axiological metaphysics and optimalism to the understanding of nature. It explores the Leibnizian idea of an axiological explanation, and suggests that it can be defended against various objections and that the question concerning the explanatory efficacy of value can be resolved. This chapter argues that axiological explanations for existence do not need to be purportive. They can be completely naturalistic and be developed free from theological involvements.

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This chapter examines the relevance of axiological metaphysics and optimalism to the understanding of nature. It explores the Leibnizian idea of an axiological explanation, and suggests that it can be defended against various objections and that the question concerning the explanatory efficacy of value can be resolved. This chapter argues that axiological explanations for existence do not need to be purportive. They can be completely naturalistic and be developed free from theological involvements.

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This chapter examines the relevance of axiological metaphysics and optimalism to the understanding of nature. It explores the Leibnizian idea of an axiological explanation, and suggests that it can be defended against various objections and that the question concerning the explanatory efficacy of value can be resolved. This chapter argues that axiological explanations for existence do not need to be purportive. They can be completely naturalistic and be developed free from theological involvements.

Key concepts: Philosophy, Metaphysics, Epistemology, General interest, Contemporary philosophy

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