1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this episode we attempt to rescue metaphysics from obscurity and irrelevancy. We begin by rating the branches of philosophy from the perspective of a layperson. Bethany then provides a summary of metaphysics and goes on to suggest that, although the hard sciences are a worthwhile endeavor, we have forgotten that science doesn't happen in a vacuum and that through metaphysics we can explore what is happening around these scientific claims. Ultimately, metaphysics is promoted as a way to play with different ways of seeing reality and helps us to notice when a paradigm has blinded us to a reality that is urgent.&amp;nbsp; Also, we might be guilty of kink-shaming Kant.&amp;nbsp; To learn more about the show, including how to become a Patreon subscriber, find us at philosophyafterhours.com.&amp;nbsp; Philosophy After Hours http://philosophyafterhours.libsyn.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/26896995/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/26896995