Teleology in the coordination of the whole in Metaphysics Λ10
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Aristotle, Teleology, Book LambdaAbstract
This article aims to offer an alternative reading of the opening passage of Metaphysics Λ10. The passage in question, corresponding to 1075a11-25, is often interpreted as an Aristotelian attempt to present the Prime Mover as a unifying cause of the universe, while also paving the way for a cosmic teleology in Aristotle’s philosophy. The reading proposed here suggests that, in this passage, Aristotle is not necessarily arguing for the relation of all things with the Prime Mover, so that the imitative aspect would not play a fundamental role in the argument as well. The article also examines the role of Λ10 within the context of Aristotelian teleology, offering brief considerations on how this teleology tends to be interpreted, and discusses the relationship between teleology and the imitation of the Prime Mover.
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