What Is a Teleological Metaphysics?   How Does It Differ

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Essay

What is a teleological metaphysics?   How does it differ from a mechanistic metaphysics?   Is there anything in between a mechanistic and teleological viewpoint? Can there be a non-teleological but non-mechanistic viewpoint, or are these exhaustive of all metaphysical possibilities? Focus on six thinkers in Chapter 4, and clarify the teleological, non-teleological, and mechanistic dimensions of their viewpoints. Which viewpoint do you favor and why?

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Definitions:

Pressures

Forces that influence the actions, behaviors, or policies of others, often creating a sense of urgency or necessity.

Constituent

A member or component of a larger system or political representative body.

Conflicts

Disagreements or disputes between parties with opposing views, interests, or goals.

Agent

An agent is an individual or entity authorized to act on behalf of another (the principal) to create legal relations with a third party.