title: The Metaphysical Handbook
author:  David Pond 
description: David Pond is a full-time astrologer and writer living with his family on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington. David has a Master of Science degree in "Experimental Metaphysics." Other writings include: "Crystal Stones and Chakras" with Laura Pond and Deidre Berg; he is one of the contributing authors of "Exploring Consciousness in the Horoscope" edited by Noel Tyl: David has two books coming out this fall, "The Art of Relationships, an Astrological Approach" by ACS Publications, and "Chakras for Beginners" by Llewellwn Publications. He is also a frequent contributor to "The Mountain Astrologer," and the "International Astrologer."
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  # Table Of Contents
  
  
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  [H. G. Wells](First%20and%20Last%20Things_split_002.html#filepos7436)  
  [INTRODUCTION.](First%20and%20Last%20Things_split_002.html#filepos13436)  
  
  
  [BOOK THE FIRST.
  METAPHYSICS.](First%20and%20Last%20Things_split_003.html#filepos18778)
  
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  [1.1. THE NECESSITY FOR METAPHYSICS.
  ](First%20and%20Last%20Things_split_003.html#filepos18877)  
  [1.2. THE RESUMPTION OF METAPHYSICAL
  ENQUIRY.](First%20and%20Last%20Things_split_003.html#filepos23226)  
  [1.3. THE WORLD OF
  FACT.](First%20and%20Last%20Things_split_003.html#filepos24640)  
  [1.4. SCEPTICISM OF THE INSTRUMENT.
  ](First%20and%20Last%20Things_split_003.html#filepos29252)  
  [1.5. THE CLASSIFICATORY ASSUMPTION.
  ](First%20and%20Last%20Things_split_003.html#filepos32667)  
  [1.6. EMPTY TERMS.](First%20and%20Last%20Things_split_003.html#filepos42927)  
  [1.7. NEGATIVE
  TERMS.](First%20and%20Last%20Things_split_003.html#filepos45376)  
  [1.8. LOGIC STATIC AND LIFE KINET