Meaning of the word teleology in English
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teleology
US /ˌtiː.liˈɑː.lə.dʒi/
UK /ˌtiː.liˈɑː.lə.dʒi/
Noun
1.
the explanation of phenomena in terms of the purpose they serve rather than of the cause by which they arise.
Example:
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Aristotle's philosophy is deeply rooted in teleology, as he believed everything has a purpose or final cause.
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Modern science tends to avoid teleology, focusing instead on mechanistic explanations.
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