The Problematic Nature of Truth between Limits and Opportunities

Following the Itinerary of the "Introduction to Metaphysics" by Enrico Berti

Abstract

The essay thematizes the problematic conception of Truth as proposed and demonstrated by Enrico Berti in the Introduction to Metaphysics in order to show the possible strengths and weaknesses of the Paduan philosopher’s arguments. Specifically, without discussing the theoretical validity of Berti’s demonstration, the question is asked about the possibility of continuing to propose metaphysical research as a human task with meaning once the problematic nature of truth and experience has been accepted. Even taking into consideration different ways of interpreting the characteristics of experience and nature considered by the Paduan philosopher, the article asks whether the problematic nature, with the manifest intention of defending the necessity of metaphysics, does not end up granting too much in terms of truth to those who oppose the traditional research of first philosophy.