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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
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What, which

"What for which we do something" is a possible definition of final cause. Is it correct according the english grammar ?
  

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"What for which we do something" is not grammatical. " That for which we do something" is possible in formal language. However, it is not a definition of "final cause".

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  • "What for which we do something" is not grammatical.
  • " That for which we do something" is possible in formal language.
  • However, it is not a definition of "final cause".
  • It is more like a definition of "purpose".
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"What for which we do something" is not grammatical.

"That for which we do something" is possible in formal language. However, it is not a definition of "final cause". It is more like a definition of "purpose".
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Many thanks.1) Is it there any difference between the meaning of "purpose" and "final cause"2) ... and in not formal language, how can be told ?
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