A teleologia
Example: A teleologia explica o propósito final das ações humanas.
Definition
"A teleologia" is the philosophical study of purpose or design in natural phenomena, explaining events or actions by the end goals they serve rather than by causes alone. It often considers final causes as essential to understanding why things happen, such as human actions aiming at specific outcomes.
Etymology
The word "a teleologia" comes from the Greek roots 'telos' meaning 'end' or 'purpose' and 'logos' meaning 'study' or 'discourse.' Did you know? The concept was extensively developed by Aristotle, who used teleology to explain nature's goal-directed processes, influencing philosophy for centuries.
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