Aristotle and Causation 0.0 / 5 ? PhilosophyAristotleA2/A-levelOCR Created by: Daniel1662Created on: 24-04-18 09:28 What is the material cause? The substance of which the thing is made. 1 of 8 What is the formal cause? Its design that shapes the formal concept. 2 of 8 What is the efficient cause? Its maker or builder. 3 of 8 What is the final cause? Its purpose or function. 4 of 8 What is teleology? A term used to describe any theory in which everything is related to its goal or purpose. 5 of 8 What is the prime mover? Aristotle's God indifferent to the universe contemplating his own perfection, creates motion by drawing all things to himself as ultimate final cause. 6 of 8 What are some objections to Aristotle's theories? Assumptions about efficient cause may be questioned. Questions may be asked about Aristotle's notion purpose. 7 of 8 What is the fallacy of Composition? The error of thinking what is true of the part is true of the whole. 8 of 8
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