Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781009257398
Publisert
2024-06-27
Utgiver
Vendor
Cambridge University Press
Vekt
140 gr
Høyde
228 mm
Bredde
151 mm
Dybde
5 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
75
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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.
Les mer
1. Introduction; 2. Functions; 3. Goals; 4. Powers; References.
This Element aims to rejuvenate natural teleology and persuade you that much of the world's activity is inherently goal-directed.
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781009257398
Publisert
2024-06-27
Utgiver
Vendor
Cambridge University Press
Vekt
140 gr
Høyde
228 mm
Bredde
151 mm
Dybde
5 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
75
Forfatter