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    It is not the case that Aristotle's doctrine of function (ergon) holds that an object achieves its fullest being precisely when it excellently fulfills its proper function.

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    • 1.Objects often achieve fulfillment through unintended purposes; a fork makes excellent art despite lacking that in its design function.
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    • 2.Humans lack a single unambiguous function—we create meaning pluralistically, unlike organs with biologically fixed purposes.
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    • 3.Deriving 'ought' from 'is' commits the naturalistic fallacy; a thing's function doesn't entail it should pursue that function.
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    • 1.Observable natural entities (eyes, hearts, knives) demonstrably perform specific functions that define their identity and value.
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    • 2.Excellence in any domain (medicine, athletics, craftsmanship) is universally understood as optimal performance of one's proper role.
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    • 3.Human flourishing (eudaimonia) requires actualizing our distinctive rational capacities, which presupposes a proper human function.
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