[Coyoteman]

Formal and final causes are not "metaphysical." They are evident everywhere in nature. Perhaps it is time for science to take notice of them, and adjust its methods accordingly.

And how do you propose scientists measure these?

[betty boop]

And how do you propose scientists measure these?

Do you suppose the world, the universe, consists only of things which can be measured, coyoteman?

How would we go about "measuring" you, for instance?

[Quark2005]

And how do you propose scientists measure these?

Simple. Just point your energy crystals toward the direction of the rising moon at the peak of the summer solstice, commune with the Mother Earth, then discuss your feelings with one another. Works every time. Guaranteed to be at least as accurate as guessing.