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Single Idea 396

[filed under theme 26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 2. Natural Purpose / a. Final purpose ]

Full Idea

There has to be some goal, and not just movement to infinity.

Clarification

'Goal' is the Greek word 'telos' (purpose)

Gist of Idea

There has to be some goal, and not just movement to infinity

Source

Aristotle (On the Heavens [c.336 BCE], 277a26)

Book Ref

Aristotle: 'On the Heavens I and II', ed/tr. Leggatt,Stuart [Aris and Phillips 1995], p.83