.. . the abandonment of metaphysics involves more than the redefinition of the nature of rational inquiry in accordance with the tenets of modern scientific methodology this redefinition itself makes matters of value and validity mere matters of opinion.

Alan White
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The abandonment of metaphysics involves more than the redefinition of the nature of rational inquiry in accordance with the tenets of modern scientific methodology this redefinition itself makes matters of value and validity mere matters of opinion. This quote is very precise in its meaning, and expresses a common problem that many people experience when they begin to question their beliefs and look at them with an open mind.

Source: Absolute Knowledge: Hegel And The Problem Of Metaphysics

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