Earlier it was observed that the existence and nature of a part of an organism (such as a heart) or a life-made entity (such as a beaver dam or automobile) are explained by life requirements of the living entity. That observation can now be reframed using the concept of need: the needs of the organism explain the existence and nature of such functional entities. Open Suggested Reading Window
These concepts will serve as the foundation for the next phase of our exploration.
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