Teleology
Example: The philosopher explained teleology as the study of ultimate purposes.
Definition
"Teleology" is the study or explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve rather than by postulated causes. It often refers to the philosophical idea that natural processes and objects have inherent goals or ends, particularly in historical or philosophical contexts.
Etymology
The word "teleology" comes from the Greek words 'telos' meaning 'end' or 'purpose,' and 'logos' meaning 'study' or 'discourse.' Did you know? This term was popularized in philosophy to describe explanations based on purpose rather than cause, especially in the works of Aristotle.
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"Teleology" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 212 commonly used words.
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