However, all such identifications or classifications assume context and purpose. The simplicity and brevity of these metaphysical statements belie their power. Much philosophical confusion and inefficiency could be eliminated by insisting on these basics. I believe that Objectivism undermines its clarity and usefulness by inappropriate use of the term metaphysical . These are contradictions.
Evaluations inherently involve knowledge and purpose.
On the other hand we have expressions such as metaphysical reality which falsely imply the possibility of reality that is not metaphysical. This is a confusing redundancy. Usually what is really meant is the distinction between what is , and what is possible actual versus potential. It might be epistemologically useful to have a separate concept for things principally caused by, or under the control of, cognition. Lastly, it is unfortunate that the words real and reality share a common root.