The document discusses the philosophical concept of entelechy, a term with its roots in ancient Greek philosophy. This artificially constructed term serves as a cornerstone in Aristotelian thought and general ontology. Etymologically, it suggests the idea of an end-goal or completion of a movement that is inherently present within the movement from its very inception. Entelechy is not merely an external objective but an immanent principle that provides direction, meaning, and purpose from within the process itself. It represents the force that drives potentiality toward its full actualization. The text emphasizes that this internal goal is "contained" within the process as a formative element rather than being an external addition. In the broader context of natural philosophy and metaphysics, entelechy explains organic growth and development, where an entity's internal blueprint is progressively realized over time. This analysis elucidates the dynamic relationship between the beginning and the end of a singular, holistic movement defined by its own intrinsic teleology and inner purpose.
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Entelechie
Původně umělý filosofický řecký termín svými kořeny sugeruje myšlenku konce-cíle nějakého pohybu, který je v samotném pohybu již od počátku přítomen („obsažen“) jako dávající mu zevnitř směr (eventuelně i smysl a účel). řecký
(Písek, 120811-3.)