[MD] The Radical Metaphysics

[Ron Kulp]

"St. Augustine wrote that the only two problems of philosophy were God
and the soul, but it is now appropriate to remove God from this list.
The unique phenomenon of metaphysics is the development of an individual
consciousness. The problem of human existence is to make this
development occur. Analytic thought is a movement away from this
process, albeit it may be necessary for controlling the physical
elements of one's existence. "

"The creation of values is the special sign of a metaphysical
consciousness. Every person is guided by values, the question is whether
they are created or obtained second hand. The best way of judging an
individual is to ascertain the nature of his values. There is no reason
to shrink from this judgement, it is far better than judgements based on
race, ethnicity, religion or even behavior. It is impossible to live
without values, but to live fully one must create his own. Otherwise he
is a puppet of society or an animal left to his primitive instincts."

http://rschain1.tripod.com/The_Problem_of_Existence.html