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Newsletter Nr. 1.477
Amsterdam, December 19, 2025


What Counts as a Good Explanation? - Metaphysics, Eros, and the Limits of Scientific Legitimacy - Frank Visser / ChatGPT

Even if one charitably reconstructs Wilber's claim in this metaphysical sense, a deeper problem remains. Such a concept cannot be offered as a superior explanation for biological phenomena, as Wilber has repeatedly attempted to do. The issue here is not merely scientific disagreement but a failure to respect what counts as a legitimate explanation within the philosophy of science. To see why, we must clarify what scientific explanations are, how they function, and where metaphysical narratives exceed their jurisdiction.

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Damage-Control as Philosophy: How Brad Reynolds Concedes Without Conceding - Frank Visser / ChatGPT

Reynolds does concede a limited fault. He acknowledges that Wilber's language has, at times, “overreached its own stated intent.” However, this admission is immediately contained: the overreach is portrayed as occasional, linguistic, and secondary to Wilber's deeper insight. The broader Integral synthesis, Reynolds insists, remains intact, scientifically respectful, and philosophically sound.

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