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Purpose, Value, Evolution, Consciousness, Sentience, Life & Emergence of Mind From Matter | Terrence Deacon | 95

Mind & Matter

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Qué es la teleología y por qué es importante.

Teleology is the study of purpose and direction in the world, which is crucial not only for human behavior and goals but also for basic living processes. Living things demonstrate a capacity for 'aboutness' or being aimed at something, which distinguishes them from non-living matter and energy. The emergence of 'aboutness' and value in the world, particularly in relation to living organisms, presents a philosophical mystery and a physical process. Understanding the origin of aboutness, purpose, and value is essential to comprehending the transition from a world without these concepts to one where they play a significant role.

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