--- #TODO ## Entelechy Refers to the actualization or realization of a potential, often associated with the concept of "form" as opposed to "matter". It signifies the state of a thing when it has achieved its full potential and essence, or the vital force that guides an organism's development. **Potentiality vs. Actuality:** Aristotle distinguished between potential and actual states. Potentiality is what something could be, while actuality is what it is. Entelechy represents the state of actuality. **Form and Matter:** Aristotle's concept of hylomorphism (the combination of matter and form) is closely tied to entelechy. Matter is the physical substance of a thing, while form is the organizing principle or essence that gives it its specific characteristics. Entelechy, in this context, is often seen as the form that actualizes the potential of the matter. **Soul (Psyche):** In Aristotle's De Anima (On the Soul), the soul is considered the entelechy of a living organism, the form that gives it life and distinguishes it from non-living matter. **Final Cause:** Entelechy is also related to the concept of "final cause," the end or purpose for which something exists. For example, the entelechy of a seed is to become a fully developed plant, and the entelechy of a human is to live a fulfilling and virtuous life.