The Modern Philosophical Resurrection of Teleology

Perlman presents information on the history of teleology in philosophy and the necessary steps for reintroducing it as a useful tool in the field. Teleology has recently made a comeback in the past thirty years and is very useful in philosophical areas of biology, psychology and the mind.

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Published in:The Monist 2004-01, Vol.87 (1), p.3-51
Main Author: Perlman, Mark
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biology
Etiology
Evolution
Functional analysis
Material culture
Natural selection
Naturalism
Philosophical object
Philosophy
Psychology
Resurrection
Taxonomy
Teleology
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Summary:Perlman presents information on the history of teleology in philosophy and the necessary steps for reintroducing it as a useful tool in the field. Teleology has recently made a comeback in the past thirty years and is very useful in philosophical areas of biology, psychology and the mind.
ISSN:0026-9662
2153-3601
DOI:10.5840/monist20048711