Teleological
Example: The philosopher explained the teleological argument for design clearly.
Definition
"Teleological" is an adjective used in philosophy to describe explanations or arguments that interpret phenomena in terms of purpose, goal, or design. The term often relates to the idea that natural events or objects have an inherent end or function, as in the teleological argument for design.
Etymology
The word "teleological" comes from the Greek roots 'telos' meaning 'end' or 'purpose' and 'logos' meaning 'study' or 'discourse.' It originally referred to the study of purpose or design in natural phenomena, a concept central to many philosophical discussions about causality and existence.
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"Teleological" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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