| It is a sign of the times, of our tumultuous, dizzying culture of metaphysical angst. |
| The existence of zombies would be a clear counter-example to this metaphysical determination. |
| Surely this pensive fairytale of metaphysical obsession reaches the deepest abysses of ecstasy and darkness. |
| The work of both artists is fuelled by a need to communicate the metaphysical essence of our existence. |
| We're ushered through at the double and there is little time to appreciate the metaphysical ambience. |
| Menand suggests that the author's avoidance of such metaphysical pathos was what made much of his writing awkward and dry. |
