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Single Idea 6379

[from 'Natural Minds' by Thomas W. Polger, in 26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 3. Natural Function ]

Full Idea

A preserved heart in a jar of formaldehyde has the teleological function of circulating blood.

Gist of Idea

A mummified heart has the teleological function of circulating blood

Source

Thomas W. Polger (Natural Minds [2004], §5.4)

Book Reference

Polger,Thomas W.: 'Natural Minds' [MIT 2004], p.174


A Reaction

A nice illustration.