I don't think he did. Within the context of the accepted meaning of metaphysics he is correct when he says Every worldview has a metaphysical claim, even if that claim is that there is nothing other than the natural world..
But you are making the claim that the accepted definition is moot because there cannot be a separation. You're both correct in that sense.
Re: Quibblings or quislings?
But you are making the claim that the accepted definition is moot because there cannot be a separation. You're both correct in that sense.