Purpose

Purpose

Purpose

Topics referred to by the same term


Purpose is the end for which something is done, created or for which it exists. It is part of the topic of intentionality and goal-seeking behavior.

Related concepts and subjects:

  • Goal, a desired result or possible outcome
  • Intention, the state of intending something or the action intended
  • Motivation, a driving factor for actions, willingness, and goals
  • Determination or resolve
  • Purpose clause, in grammar a dependent adverbial clause expressing purpose
  • Purpose of life, questions regarding the significance of living or existence in general
  • Teleology, the philosophical attempt to describe things in terms of their apparent purpose or goal
  • Teleonomy, the apparent purposefulness of structures and functions in living organisms

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