Is logical positivism really dead? Where art metaphysics?

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Logical positivism, often considered defunct since the 1950s, continues to influence contemporary philosophy, particularly in the avoidance of metaphysical discussions. The current focus in analytic philosophy has shifted towards the philosophy of mind, which does not necessarily address fundamental metaphysical questions. This raises concerns about whether the complexity of metaphysical topics deters philosophers from engaging with them. The persistence of these metaphysical inquiries suggests they remain relevant, even in a landscape dominated by discussions of consciousness and cognition.
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I keep hearing that logical positivism has been dead since the 1950s, yet it seems that most philosophy conducted nowadays STILL tends to avoid discussion of metaphysics altogether. Is the subject matter simply too difficult? The main new area in analytic philosophy over the last fifty years is the study of philosophy of mind. I don't think this leads us any closer to analyzing metaphysical questions; the same metaphysical questions exist everywhere else universe where there is no living life to be analyzed.
 
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