{"product_id":"9781009257398","title":"Teleology (Elements in Metaphysics)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTeleology 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48701111206123,"sku":"00000_00000_00000_00000","price":45.78,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/4484\/5803\/files\/9781009257398-1.jpg?v=1781647452","url":"https:\/\/kinokuniya.com.sg\/products\/9781009257398","provider":"Books Kinokuniya Singapore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}