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What is an example of an argument that exhibits a contraduction in telos.

explanation please thanx

2007-08-20 11:09:33 · 3 answers · asked by azra k 1 in Arts & Humanities Philosophy

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telos, to me, means greatest potential
for example, the telos of an acorn is to become a large oak tree
a contradiction of telos would be a child, with great potential, yet before they can develop themselves, they are beaten down by life and abuse, and cant rise above it

2007-08-20 11:57:22 · answer #1 · answered by dlin333 7 · 0 0

Telos means "purpose." The telos (purpose) of a knife is cutting. An argument with a contraduction in telos is tough, but may be...

If it rains, then the streets will get wet.
It is raining.
Therefore, the grass will grow.

2007-08-20 11:39:47 · answer #2 · answered by Keep On Trucking 4 · 0 0

all arguments exhibit a contradiction in telos...its just the human being thinks otherwise

2007-08-23 00:37:38 · answer #3 · answered by tim 5 · 0 0

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