Abstract

Defining physics as inclusive of the whole of the physical world and metaphysics as a total worldview, physics provides constraints on metaphysics such as economy, scope, elegance or simplicity, and fruitfulness. Metaphysics itself needs to review its own fundamental assumptions and address six issues: (1) the intelligible order of the universe; (2) fruitful cosmic history; (3) a relational universe; (4) true becoming; (5) consciousness and value; and (6) the eventual futility of the physical universe. A "thick" Trinitarian belief meets the metaphysical challenge by providing a satisfying degree of consonance with natural science