
Teleology
Matthew Tugby(Author)
Cambridge University Press
Published on 27. June 2024
Book
Hardback
75 pages
978-1-009-50032-6 (ISBN)
Description
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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English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
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Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
286 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-009-50032-6 (9781009500326)
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1. Introduction; 2. Functions; 3. Goals; 4. Powers; References.