When Philosophers Say That the State Cannot Be Defined Teleologically

question 14

Multiple Choice

When philosophers say that the state cannot be defined teleologically, they mean:

• A) the word "state" has too many meanings to allow it to be defined.
• B) we cannot explain what a state is in terms of the goals at which it aims.
• C) different people use the word "state" different ways.
• D) states have no goals.
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Primates

An order of mammals that includes humans, apes, monkeys, and prosimians, characterized by large brains, forward-facing eyes, and opposable thumbs.

Homo Heidelbergensis

Early humans living from about 600,000 to 300,000 years ago; some scientists believe that fossils classified as Homo antecessor should be included in Homo heidelbergensis.

H. Antecessor

An extinct human species or subspecies from the Early Pleistocene of Europe, considered one of the early ancestors of modern humans.

Anatomically Modern

Describes humans who share the same range of physical characteristics as contemporary humans, typically relating to Homo sapiens species.