teleology

Meanings

• Noun

  The study of the final causes or purposes of things.

  - "Teleology is a branch of philosophy that deals with the final causes or purposes of things."
  - "The concept of teleology has been used to explain the apparent design and purpose in nature."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with teleology
ideology , biology , psychology

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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 'teleos' meaning 'complete' or 'perfect' and 'logos' meaning 'study' or 'discourse'.

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Trivia

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1. Teleology was first systematically studied by Aristotle in ancient Greece.

2. The concept of teleology has been used to explain the apparent design and purpose in the universe since ancient times.

3. Teleology is closely related to the concept of purpose or goal in things.

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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 study of God's existence and nature through the natural world.

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Culture

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Teleology has been used extensively in various fields such as philosophy, theology, and biology. In philosophy, it is used to explain the apparent design and purpose in nature. In theology, it is used to explain the ultimate goal or purpose of human existence. In biology, it is used to explain the apparent design and function of various organisms and their parts.

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