Yandall Woodfin contends that in order to explore the validity of an Ontological Claim we must engage in what he describes as an "ontological existentialism." When one approaches the question of Ontological validity from the perspective of existential existence the result is that the criteria for ontological validation centers on the correlation with this claim regarding Ontological Ultimacy and its consequent impact upon the individual's personal existence. It seems that Woodfin is saying that the test of the validity of our Ontological perspective lies in its practical result. Woodfin seems to advocating that idea that the "Ontological proof" is in the "pragmatic pudding." Woodfin does acknowledge that a tension always exists between ontology and experience which will necessitate a constant awareness of the need for reformulation and restructuring.
By using the experiential test as a means of validation for our ontological perspective, Woodfin endeavors to avoid a exclusively speculative ivory tower approach to ontology.
