final cause

ˈfaɪnəl kɔːz
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Translation of final cause into German

Noun

philosophy

Dated
end or purpose for which something is done
Dated
letzter Zweck
  • In philosophy, the final cause of an action refers to its ultimate purpose..In der Philosophie bezeichnet der Begriff letzter Zweck das letztendliche Ziel einer Handlung.
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Synonyms and analogies of final cause in English

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Examples of final cause in a sentence

  • Understanding the final cause helps in grasping the bigger picture.

Translations of "final cause" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieZweckursachenf.

The final cause = be designated successor of the apostles and thus be able to access the high clergy.

Zweckursache = Ernennung zum Nachfolger der Apostel und damit die Möglichkeit zum gehobenen Klerus aufzusteigen.

The final cause = last respects to the remains and farewell to the earthly world

Die Zweckursache = Letzte Huldigung der Überreste und Abschied von der irdischen Welt

derEndzwecknm.

The team discussed the final cause of their research during the presentation.

Das Team diskutierte den Endzweck ihrer Forschung während der Präsentation.

Each species has a final cause that drives its behavior and evolution.

Jede Spezies hat einen Endzweck, der ihr Verhalten und ihre Evolution antreibt.

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Other translations for final cause:

  • Endursachenf.
  • letzte Ursache

final cause: Examples and translations in context

With it the final cause is not found, but it is introduces as a principle or condition of a (hopefully) appropriate description of living beings.

Damit ist die Zweckursache nicht gefunden, sondern als Prinzip bzw. Voraussetzung einer (hoffentlich) angemessenen Beschreibung von Lebewesen eingeführt.

In biology, the final cause explains the functions of various adaptations.

In der Biologie erklärt der Endzweck die Funktionen verschiedener Anpassungen.

His motivation reflected a final cause that aimed at environmental sustainability.

Seine Motivation spiegelte einen Endzweck wider, der auf ökologische Nachhaltigkeit abzielte.

The engineers kept the final cause in mind while designing the new system.

Die Ingenieure behielten den Endzweck im Auge, während sie das neue System entwarfen.

The committee evaluated the final cause of their initiatives before making recommendations.

Das Komitee bewertete den Endzweck ihrer Initiativen, bevor es Empfehlungen abgab.

Before deciding, they considered the final cause of their investments carefully.

Bevor sie entschieden, berücksichtigten sie sorgfältig den Endzweck ihrer Investitionen.

The artist expressed the final cause of his work in his latest exhibit.

Der Künstler drückte den Endzweck seines Werkes in seiner neuesten Ausstellung aus.

The final cause of technology is often to enhance human life in various ways.

Der Endzweck der Technologie besteht oft darin, das menschliche Leben auf verschiedene Weisen zu verbessern.

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