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281 | Samir Okasha on the Philosophy of Agency and Evolution
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
Evolutionary Perspectives on Teleology and Teleonomy
The chapter examines the philosophical debate on teleology and teleonomy in evolution, discussing whether organisms exhibit goal-directed behaviors and activities. It explores the concept of teleonomy, arguing that entities engage in purposeful movements despite natural selection lacking foresight. The dialogue delves into the complexities of agency and goal-directed behavior, touching on the evolution of mental representations of goals and the distinctions between different levels of intentional agency.
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