Metaphysics ((3))

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Metaphysics is inquiry into the fundamental nature of reality and the most general features of the world. Metaphysicians aim to make assertions that strictly and literally describe reality with no restrictions on intended reference. A central question of metaphysics is whether metaphysics so described is possible. Other questions that may be explored include: What is existence? Are there many worlds or only one? Do universals (e.g., properties) exist? Do other abstract objects (e.g., numbers) exist? What is time? What is space? What are causes? What makes a thing (or a person) remain the same thing (or person) despite change? Is free will an illusion? Does God exist?