Philosophy and Fries: Metaphysics: What Is It, and What's It Good For?

Metaphysics is the branch of philosophy that traditionally is thought to handle questions of the fundamental nature of the world. But over the past few decades, metaphysics has given up much ground to the scientific field of fundamental physics. So, where exactly does that leave metaphysics, and is there any use in talking about it anymore?

For background reading, reference the recent essay by Massimo Pigliucci, found here.

CFI-Brooklyn's Philosophy and Fries is usually held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The Park Plaza Restaurant is a Brooklyn Heights-located diner with lots of space, fairly priced food, and beer, wine and cocktails.

Directions:

A or C to High Street
2 or 3 to Clark Street
4, 5, M or R to Court Street, Borough Hall