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22. Metaethics / B. Value / 2. Values / b. Successful function

15772	A thing's active function is its end [Aristotle]
	Full Idea: A thing's active function is its end.
	From: Aristotle (Metaphysics [c.324 BCE], 1050a16)
	A reaction: This sort of remark is the basis of modern teleological functionalism about the mind. I think that is misguided. Don't define things by their function. They have functions because of intrinsic character.