PHIL 160D2 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Unmoved Mover, Sui Generis, Four Causes

• School: University of Arizona
• Department: Philosophy Main
• Course: PHIL 160D2
• Professor: John Maloney

Document Summary

The unmoved mover as a final cause: a re(cid:373)ark a(cid:271)out aristotle"s u(cid:374)(cid:373)o(cid:448)ed (cid:373)o(cid:448)er. The grand final cause of the structure of the universe. An immaterial substance, -pure form and sui generis. So, final causation is attributable to aristotelian form. Thinks only of itself; never of us. Compare the magnificent matilda or a powerful magnet. Exerts an influence of the structure of the universe so as to explain the natural purposes of natural substances without reference to intelligent design or creation. Exists as the final cause of all natural substances so as to give them their purposes or telos: you have a goal. Need to make a plan to take that goal. She has the goal to graduate and going to class was a way to attain that goal. She had a telos (teleological explanation: apply them to things that can think- easy, the heart has a purpose .