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From: magi AT iki PISTE fi (Marko Grönroos)
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Subject: Re: The Inference of Design (was ...ATPase...)
Date: 2 Oct 2000 08:35:51 -0400

"Vincent Maycock" <maycock PISTE no_spam AT andrews PISTE edu> writes:
> No, evolution is an objective phenomenon, while the purpose of living things
> is in the eye of the beholder. Some people think of their purpose is being
> "something to eat," or "something to wear," etc. The "purpose" which they
> *look as if* they were designed for, even though creationism is false, is
> "leaving more offspring."

I've been trying to find some *GOOD*, clear and concise definitions of
teleology, teleonomy and possibly some other nearby words. Especially
the difference between teleology and teleonomy seems to be a bit vague
with some authors.

My current understanding is that teleology deals with the purpose of
things, while teleonomy is apparent purpose, and more metaphorical. Am
I completely wrong here.

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-- Marko Grönroos, magi AT iki PISTE fi (http://www.iki.fi/magi/)
-- Paradoxes are the source of truth and the end of wisdom

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