Critical Notes on the Metaphysics of Metallurgy in an African Culture

Abstract

Those who oppose the assertion that metaphysics is the core of philosophy often argue that metaphysics should be regarded as nothing more than a study in illusion and sophistry. They claim that metaphysical assertions are often found to be meaningless, and hence empty, assertions that do not count for knowledge. In fact, the “anti-metaphysics” philosophers are of the view that published or documented materials of metaphysics should be “committed to flames” since they have no practical relevance. David Hume, A.J. Ayer and, indeed, the logical positivists are staunch members of this group.