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teleological
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referring to the belief that things in nature are best understood in terms of their purpose or end goal, suggesting a deliberate design or direction
Example
In biology, teleological explanations are often criticized for anthropomorphizing natural processes.
The teleological perspective of ethics evaluates actions based on their consequences or outcomes.
Aristotle's teleological view of nature proposes that everything has an inherent purpose or goal.
Some critics argue against teleological interpretations, advocating for a more mechanistic understanding of nature.
The teleological argument posits that the complexity and order in the universe suggest the existence of a divine creator.
