Teleology is the philosophical study of nature by attempting to describe things in terms of their apparent purpose, directive principle, or goal. A purpose that is imposed by a human use, such as that of a fork, is called extrinsic. Natural teleology, common in classical philosophy but controversial today, contends that natural entities also have intrinsic purposes, irrespective of human use or opinion.
Subcategories
This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.
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- Essentialism (15 P)
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Pages in category "Teleology"
The following 23 pages are in this category, out of 23 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.
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Teleology is the philosophical study of nature by attempting to describe things in terms of their apparent purpose, directive principle, or goal. A purpose that is imposed by a human use, such as that of a fork, is called extrinsic. Natural teleology, common in classical philosophy but controversial today, contends that natural entities also have intrinsic purposes, irrespective of human use or opinion.
Subcategories
This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.
E
- Essentialism (15 P)
F
Pages in category "Teleology"
The following 23 pages are in this category, out of 23 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.