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Physics 199a8–12

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From the journal Apeiron

Abstract

This paper concerns an argument for natural teleology (found in Physics II 8) that is often taken to rest on an analogy between nature and art; I present an alternative reading. (If pressed to formulate the argument's leading idea succinctly, I would put it this way: “as things are in fact, so it is their nature to be.”) This reading can be found in some older commentaries; I hope to add to their discussions by making the case explicitly, as well as by clarifying some points of detail.

Published Online: 2011-03-28
Published in Print: 2011-March

© Walter de Gruyter 2011

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