teleologist

Meanings

• Noun

  A person who believes or explains events in terms of a purpose or plan.

  - "The teleologist argues that every event in nature has a purpose."
  - "Despite the tragedy, the teleologist finds meaning in the suffering."

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Variants

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teleologies , teleologist , teleologists , teleology

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'teleos' meaning 'complete' or 'perfect' and 'logos' meaning 'study' or 'discourse'. Teleology is the study of purpose or final causes.

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Trivia

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1. Teleology was a central concept in the philosophy of Aristotle.

2. The term 'teleology' was first used in English in the 17th century.

3. Teleology is closely related to the concept of design in nature.

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Related Concepts

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1. Final cause: The reason or purpose for which something exists or is done.

2. Natural theology: The branch of theology that deals with the study of God based on natural revelation.

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Culture

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Teleology has been used in various philosophical and religious contexts throughout history. In philosophy, teleology is the belief that natural phenomena have a purpose or direction. In religion, it is the belief that the universe and all living things have a divine purpose.

How to Memorize "teleologist"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person studying the purpose of natural phenomena. Visualize them observing the world around them and searching for meaning in every event.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'teleology' with the idea of purpose or meaning. Remember that it is the study of final causes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'PUP' to remember the meaning of teleology: Purpose Understanding and Perfection.

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