In the middle of the 20th century, Ernst Mayr's discussions on the teleology of nature brought up issues that were dealt with previously by Aristotle (regarding final cause) and Kant (regarding reflective judgment).
20. sajandi keskpaiku tõstsid Ernest Mary arutlused looduse teleoloogiast taas üles teemad, millega varem tegelesid Aristoteles (seoses lõpp-põhjusega) ja Kant (seoses reflekteerivate otsustustega).