The Self-Determinism of Teleogenic Systems

The existence of uncontrollable state variables is shown to be necessary for a system to be teleogenic, capable of generating its own goals. Since human beings and other living organisms are manifestly teleogenic, the behavioristic paradigm is fundamentally flawed. A triadic theory of human developm...

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Published in:Journal of cybernetics 1975-01, Vol.5 (3), p.9-20
Main Author: Coulter, Jr, N. A.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The existence of uncontrollable state variables is shown to be necessary for a system to be teleogenic, capable of generating its own goals. Since human beings and other living organisms are manifestly teleogenic, the behavioristic paradigm is fundamentally flawed. A triadic theory of human development, in which heredity and environment are joined by a self-determined component consisting of the evolving uncontrollable state variables, is outlined. The behavior of a simple teleoid under two different modes of development is described.
ISSN:0022-0280
DOI:10.1080/01969727508546096