Teleology
81Teleologism — 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… …
82teleological — adjective of or relating to teleology • Pertains to noun: ↑teleology • Derivationally related forms: ↑teleology …
83teleologism — ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈäləˌjizəm noun ( s) Etymology: teleology + ism : belief in or acceptance of teleology * * * teleolˈogism noun • • • Main Entry: ↑teleology …
84Aristotle — For other uses, see Aristotle (disambiguation). Ἀριστοτέλης, Aristotélēs Marble bust of Aristotle. Roman copy after a Gree …
85Anthropic principle — In astrophysics and cosmology, the anthropic principle is the philosophical argument that observations of the physical Universe must be compatible with the conscious life that observes it. Some proponents of the argument reason that it explains… …
86Ernst W. Mayr — Infobox Scientist name = PAGENAME box width = image width =150px caption = PAGENAME birth date = July 5, 1904 birth place = Kempten, Germany death date = February 3, 2005 (aged 100) death place = Bedford, Massachusetts residence = citizenship =… …
87Feedback — For other uses, see Feedback (disambiguation). Feedback describes the situation when output from (or information about the result of) an event or phenomenon in the past will influence an occurrence or occurrences of the same (i.e. same defined)… …
88Metaphysics — This article is about the branch of philosophy dealing with theories of existence and knowledge. For the work of Aristotle, see Metaphysics (Aristotle). For the occult field, see Metaphysics (supernatural). Philosophy …
89Meaning of life — This article is about the philosophical concept. For other uses, see Meaning of life (disambiguation). Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going? One of Post Impressionist Paul Gauguin s most famous paintings. The meaning of life… …
90Natural theology — is a branch of theology based on reason and ordinary experience. Thus it is distinguished from revealed theology (or revealed religion) which is based on scripture and religious experiences of various kinds; and also from transcendental theology …
