- teleologism
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Teleologism — the supposition that there is design, purpose, directive principle, or finality in the works and processes of nature, and the philosophical study of that purpose. Teleology stands in contrast to philosophical naturalism, and both ask questions… … Mini philosophy glossary
teleologism — ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈäləˌjizəm noun ( s) Etymology: teleology + ism : belief in or acceptance of teleology * * * teleolˈogism noun • • • Main Entry: ↑teleology … Useful english dictionary
Gaia hypothesis — The study of planetary habitability is partly based upon extrapolation from knowledge of the Earth s conditions, as the Earth is the only planet currently known to harbour life. The Gaia hypothesis, also known as Gaia theory or Gaia principle,… … Wikipedia
Glossary of philosophical isms — This is a list of topics relating to philosophy that end in ism . compactTOC NOTOC A * Absolutism – the position that in a particular domain of thought, all statements in that domain are either absolutely true or absolutely false: none is true… … Wikipedia
teleology — teleological /tel ee euh loj i keuhl, tee lee /, teleologic, adj. teleologically, adv. teleologism, n. teleologist, n. /tel ee ol euh jee, tee lee /, n. Philos. 1. the doctrine that final causes exist. 2. the study … Universalium
Mind — • Explores the term in relation to consciousness, matter, and mechanism Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Mind Mind † … Catholic encyclopedia
teleology — [ˌtɛlɪ ɒlədʒi, ˌti:l ] noun (plural teleologies) 1》 Philosophy the explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve rather than by postulated causes. 2》 Theology the doctrine of design and purpose in the material world. Derivatives teleologic… … English new terms dictionary
teleology — n. (pl. ies) Philos. 1 the explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve rather than by postulated causes. 2 Theol. the doctrine of design and purpose in the material world. Derivatives: teleologic adj. teleological adj. teleologically adv.… … Useful english dictionary
