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• a  of or relating to teleology

• This lack of evident purpose in viruses leaves teleological philosophers at a loss.
• We can restore the unity of science only if we broaden our conception of science to include those facts that invite a teleological explanation .
• One reason for his long reign has been Lear's almost teleological ability to have at least one new talk-provoking show on the air before his last hit has settled into acceptance.

Quotes

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• Ernst Mayr in Independent
  Up until 1859,noted Ernst Mayr, "all evolutionary proposals endorsed linear evolution, a teleological march toward greater perfection."