Explanations for historical chain shifts tend towards the teleological, using abstract ideas like balance and equilibrium as the organizing principles of a language’s sounds. This paper investigates whether there are more basic phonetic principles governing the behavior of sound categories with respect to one another. Using a computational simulation of agents communicating with each other, I s...

This research presents a dual-perspective, or bipartite view of teleology (i.e . purpose) and uses it to criticize qualitative models of cardiovascular systems in a manner that highlights the relationships between circulatory topology, behavior and function . The Bipartite Teleology Model (BTM) attributes 'purposefulness' to both steady-state and regulatory behavior thereby providing a split-le...

Alison Simmons, in Simmons (1999), argues that Descartes in Meditation Six offered a teleological account of sensory representation. According to Simmons, Descartes’ view is that the biological function of sensations explains both why sensations represent what they do (i.e., their referential content) and why they represent their objects the way they do (i.e., their presentational content). Mor...

In this paper we consider the co-evolutionary dynamics of IS engagement where episodic change of implementation increasingly occurs within the context of linkages and interdependencies between systems and processes within and across organisations. Although there are many theories that interpret the various motors of change be it lifecycle, teleological, dialectic or evolutionary, our paper atte...

Teleology shapes the design of much geographical research through requirement to identify outcomes. In contrast, theoretical orientation on everyday promotes a relational and visceral approach resist teleological logic primacy With this paper, we address tension between different orientations practice research. Drawing three case studies empirical propose grammar for non-teleology capture diver...

A critical factor in successful requirements analysis appears to be the understanding not only of what the system under consideration should do, but also why. To capture the purpose of an information system, one needs a mechanism to describe the behaviour of the organisation in which the system will operate. This approach suggests further understanding and modelling of the organisational goals ...