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An expanded model adding two crucial dimensions to the basic framework. Axis 1: Material-Ideal (stuff vs. mind). Axis 2: Objective-Subjective (independent vs. dependent). Axis 3: Absolute-Relative (reality is one way for everyone vs. reality varies with perspective). Axis 4: Deterministic-Indeterministic (everything is caused vs. some things are random or free). These four axes create sixteen metaphysical positions. Classical physics assumes material, objective, absolute, deterministic. Quantum mechanics suggests material, objective (debated), relative (to measurement), indeterministic. Idealism might be ideal, objective (if minds share ideas), absolute, indeterministic (if mind is free). The 4 Axes reveal that metaphysical debates often confuse these dimensions—arguing about determinism when the real disagreement is about objectivity.
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