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April 15, 2026Philosophical Studies0 citationsOpen Access

Relevance and the aim of fundamental metaphysics

MGMartin GlazierScripps College

Key Points

  • The aim is to clarify how fundamental metaphysics relates to the explanation of nonfundamental truths.
  • Analyzed the nature of fundamental metaphysics.
  • Examined the concept of grounding-explanatory relevance.
  • Proposed a framework for summarizing fundamental truths.
  • Identified key fundamental truths relevant to various nonfundamental truths.
  • Developed criteria for grounding-explanatory relevance.

Abstract

Fundamental metaphysics is the branch of metaphysics concerned with fundamental reality. I propose that fundamental metaphysics should aim, at least in part, to summarize the fundamental truths and to determine, for each nonfundamental truth, what is relevant to its explanation in the fundamental truths. I develop an account of the notion of grounding-explanatory relevance to which this proposal appeals.

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Martin Glazier (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69df2ba0e4eeef8a2a6b08ebhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s11098-026-02522-0
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