Tell me about the word entelechies Entelechies is the plural form of the word "entelechy". It is a philosophical term derived from Aristotle's work, used to describe the condition of something whose essence is fully realized, or a thing that is complete in itself. The concept suggests that everything has an inner drive or purpose that leads it towards self-fulfillment or actualization. In simple terms, entelechy can be understood as the realization of potential, or the supposed vital principle that guides the development and functioning of an organism or other system or organization. The word has been adopted and interpreted in various ways by different philosophical traditions throughout history. Its origins are Greek, with 'entelecheia' meaning 'having its end within itself'. # References ```dataview Table title as Title, authors as Authors where contains(subject, "entelechies") ```