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FINAL CAUSE

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Final Cause.

Final Cause - as a noun

(philosophy) the end or purpose of a thing or process

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"The final cause of the car accident was determined to be faulty brakes."
"In theology, the final cause is often considered to be the purpose or end goal of creation."
"According to Aristotle, the final cause of an acorn is to become an oak tree."
"The final cause of the company's bankruptcy was a series of poor financial decisions."
"In philosophy, the final cause is one of the four causes discussed by Aristotle."
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