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.
| ISBN: | 9781009500326 |
| Publication date: | 27th June 2024 |
| Author: | Matthew Tugby |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 75 pages |
| Series: | Elements in Metaphysics |
| Genres: |
Philosophy: metaphysics and ontology Phenomenology and Existentialism Philosophy: epistemology and theory of knowledge Philosophy of science |
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.
Teleology features in the following genres: Philosophy: metaphysics and ontology, Phenomenology and Existentialism, Philosophy: epistemology and theory of knowledge, Philosophy of science
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Teleology was written by Matthew Tugby and published by Cambridge University Press
Teleology has 75 pages
Yes it is part of Elements in Metaphysics series