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Ep. 335: Aristotle on Fundamental Explanations (Part Two)

The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

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Exploring Aristotle's Four Causes

Delve into Aristotle's concept of the four causes - formal, material, efficient, and final - and how they interact to bring about change and completion. The chapter discusses the purpose or end towards which something is created, highlighting examples from biology and the intricate nature of causation in Aristotle's philosophy.

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