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    • Telos is a term used by philosopher Aristotle to refer to the final cause of a natural organ or entity, or of human art. Telos is the root of the modern term teleology, the study of purposiveness or of objects with a view to their aims, purposes, or intentions. Teleology is central in Aristotle's work on plant and animal biology, and human ethics, through his th… See more

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    Telos has been consistently used in the writings of Aristotle, in which the term, on several occasions, … See more

    In modern philosophy

    The notion of purpose, or telos, has formed the foundation of cybernetics, and is now part of the modern analysis of social media platforms as intelligent social machines.
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  1. An end, a toll
    telos: an end, a toll Original Word: τέλος, ους, τό Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: telos Phonetic Spelling: (tel'-os) Definition: an end, a toll Usage: (a) an end, (b) event or issue, (c) the principal end, aim, purpose, (d) a tax.

    Strong's Greek: 5056. τέλος (telos) -- an end, a toll - Bible Hub

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    What does Telos mean?
    Telos (/ ˈtɛlɒs, ˈtiːlɒs /; Ancient Greek: τέλος, romanized: télos, lit. 'end, purpose, goal') is a term used by philosopher Aristotle to refer to the final cause of a natural organ or entity, or of human art.

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    What does Telos mean in Aristotle?
    Telos is a Greek term used by Aristotle to describe the inherent purpose of each thing, the ultimate reason for each thing to be the way it is. Aristotle believed that everything has a telos, including natural entities and human art.

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    Who invented Telos?
    Aristotle was the first to formulate and explore the rhetorical concept of telos. Telos can also be referred to as purpose and is distinguished as an important element in rhetoric. The definition of a purpose is the ultimate object or goal that an individual is striving to obtain.

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    Why did Aristotle use Kairos and Telos?
    These three terms, along with kairos and telos, were used by Aristotle to help explain how rhetoric functions. In ancient Greece, these terms corresponded with basic components that all rhetorical situations have. Logos

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    What is an example of a telos?
    For example, the telos of an organ or capacity is the function it plays in the organism as a whole, or what it is for the sake of; the telos of the eye is seeing. Aristotle’s notion that everything has a telos also gave rise to epistemology.

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    Why did Aristotle believe in Telos?
    In his political theory, Aristotle believed that the purpose of the state (telos) is to promote the good life for its citizens, contrasting with Plato's more abstract vision. The concept of telos underscores Aristotle's belief that understanding an entity's purpose is essential for comprehending its nature and how it should be evaluated.

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    Teleology | Definition, Examples & Debate | Britannica

    Oct 12, 2024 · Teleology, (from Greek telos, “end,” and logos, “reason”), explanation by reference to some purpose, end, goal, or function. Traditionally, it was also described as final causality, in contrast with explanation solely in …

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    Telos – Open Rhetoric

    Aristotle was the first to formulate and explore the rhetorical concept of telos. Telos can also be referred to as purpose and is distinguished as an important element in rhetoric. The definition of a purpose is the ultimate object or goal …

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