Téléologique
Example: La réflexion téléologique aide à comprendre les finalités du monde.
Definition
"Téléologique" refers to a philosophical concept related to the explanation of phenomena by the purpose or goal they serve rather than by cause alone. It involves understanding events or objects in terms of their intended outcomes or final causes.
Etymology
The word "téléologique" comes from the Greek roots 'telos,' meaning 'end' or 'purpose,' and 'logos,' meaning 'study' or 'discourse.' It was adopted into French through Latin to describe reasoning based on final causes, a key idea in classical philosophy.
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