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Philosophical Underpinning
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The philosophical underpinning of any robust intellectual tradition refers to the foundational, often unstated, metaphysical or epistemological assumptions that structure its core methodologies and conclusions. In the context of organized thought, these underpinnings dictate the permissible boundaries of inquiry and the criteria by which validity is established. They are frequently more resilien…
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Philosophical Underpinning
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Teleology of Retroactive Fulfillment
Philosophical underpinning often defines the ultimate goal or purpose ($\text{teleology}$) of inquiry. The Teleology of Retroactive Fulfillment ($\text{TRF}$) rejects linear purpose, arguing instead that the end state of any system dictates its preceding conditions. In this view, an event's significance is determined entirely by the [coherence](/entries/…