The Thomistic Institute
Teleology and Actuation | Prof. Candace Vogler
Apr 22, 2024
Prof. Candace Vogler discusses Aristotle's concepts of potency and actuality, teleology, and actuation. The conversation delves into how potency drives change, the relationship between teleology and goodness, and how individuals creatively interact with materials to achieve their goals.
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- Potentialities in Aristotle's philosophy lead to actualities, as seen in the example of soldiers using radio transmitters.
- Substances have internal principles of change, while artifacts require external agents for transformation, highlighting Aristotle's exploration of nature.
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Potency and Actuality in Aristotle's Philosophy
Aristotle's discussion of potency and actuality revolves around the concepts of potentiality and realization. He emphasizes that potencies are powers that lead to actualities. For example, the transformative process of soldiers using simple materials as radio transmitters in World War II was a demonstration of potentialities being actualized.
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