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final cause

(Philosophy) Philosophy the end or purpose of a thing or process, as opposed to its efficient cause See cause [7]

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final cause - (philosophy) the end or purpose of a thing or process

aim, intent, intention, purpose, design - an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs"

philosophy - the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics

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