The term “life” according to NASA is a system capable of Darwinian evolution. That definition is only possible if there is some form of reproduction involved. So in a way, the term “life” kinda literally means sex.
Considering Aristotle’s stance that the purpose of a thing was the same as what it is meant to do (e.g. an antique violin should belong to a musician not a museum because the purpose/definition of an instrument is to be played), life being defined by sex would make sex the philosophical purpose of life.
The term “life” according to NASA is a system capable of Darwinian evolution. That definition is only possible if there is some form of reproduction involved. So in a way, the term “life” kinda literally means sex.
Considering Aristotle’s stance that the purpose of a thing was the same as what it is meant to do (e.g. an antique violin should belong to a musician not a museum because the purpose/definition of an instrument is to be played), life being defined by sex would make sex the philosophical purpose of life.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asexual_reproduction
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horizontal_gene_transfer
When you least expect it, BAM- surprise sex pilus, and now you’re a redhead
Fine, replace the word “sex” with “reproduction” and it still works