A teleologia
Example: A teleologia explica os fins últimos de todas as coisas na filosofia.
Definition
"Teleology" is the study or explanation of phenomena by their apparent purpose or goal, especially used in history and philosophy to describe how events or entities are interpreted as directed toward an ultimate end or final cause.
Etymology
The word "teleology" comes from the Greek roots 'telos' meaning 'end' or 'purpose,' and 'logos' meaning 'study' or 'discourse.' It was adopted into Latin and then Portuguese to describe the philosophical idea that things have inherent purposes or ends. Did you know? The concept has been debated since ancient times, notably by Aristotle.
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