Teleology / Matthew Tugby.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tugby, Matthew, author.

Series:

Cambridge elements. Elements in metaphysics

Elements in Metaphysics Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Teleology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (74 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, England : Cambridge University Press, [2024]

Summary:

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

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 04 Jun 2024).

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781009257428

1009257420

9781009257411

1009257412

9781009257404

1009257404