Teleology
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Hardback or Cased Book
Book Series
Elements in Metaphysics
ISBN-10
1009500325
ISBN-13
9781009500326
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Imprint
Cambridge University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jun 27th, 2024
Print length
75 Pages
Weight
286 grams
Dimensions
23.60 x 15.60 x 1.20 cms
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PhilosophyPhilosophy
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This Element offers a philosophical examination of these phenomena and aims to reinstate teleology as a core part of the metaphysics of science. The Element develops a new theory which grounds many cases of goal-directedness in the metaphysics of powers.
Teleology is about functions, ends, and goals in nature. This Element offers a philosophical examination of these phenomena and aims to reinstate teleology as a core part of the metaphysics of science. It starts with a critical analysis of three theories of function and argues that functions ultimately depend on goals. A metaphysical investigation of goal-directedness is then undertaken. After arguing against reductive approaches to goal-directedness, the Element develops a new theory which grounds many cases of goal-directedness in the metaphysics of powers. According to this theory, teleological properties are genuine, irreducible features of the world.
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