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The list Teleology includes
Orthogenesis, Teleology, Teleological argument, Analytical psychology and Consequentialism.
The list consists of 8 members
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Consequentialism
class of ethical theory basing standards of right & wrong on the consequences of actions
Overview: In moral philosophy, consequentialism is a class of normative, teleological ethical theories that holds that the consequences of one's conduct are the ultimate basis for judgement about the rightness or ...
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Existentialism
Philosophical study that begins with the acting, feeling, living human individual
Overview: Existentialism is a family of philosophical views and inquiry that prioritize the existence of the human individual, study existence from the individual's perspective, and conclude that, despite the a ... 0
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Teleology
things in terms of their apparent purpose, directive principle, or goal
Overview: Teleology (from τέλος, telos, 'end', 'aim', or 'goal', and λόγος, logos, 'explanation' or 'reason') or finality is a branch of causality giving the reason or an explanation for something as a function ... 0
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Fatalism
philosophical doctrine emphasising the subjugation of all events or actions to fate
Overview: Fatalism is a belief and philosophical doctrine which considers the entire universe as a deterministic system and stresses the subjugation of all events, actions, and behaviors to fate or destiny, which ... 0
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Analytical psychology
Jungian theories
Overview: Analytical psychology (German: Analytische Psychologie, sometimes translated as analytic psychology and referred to as Jungian analysis) is a term coined by Carl Jung, a Swiss psychiatrist, to describe ... 0
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Meaning of life
philosophical and spiritual question concerning the significance of living or existence in general
Overview: The meaning of life pertains to the inherent significance or philosophical meaning of living (or existence in general). There is no consensus on a definitive answer, and thinking or discourse on the topic ... 0
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Orthogenesis
obsolete biological hypothesis that organisms have an innate tendency to evolve towards some goal
Overview: Orthogenesis, also known as orthogenetic evolution, progressive evolution, evolutionary progress, or progressionism, is an obsolete biological hypothesis that organisms have an innate tendency to evolve ... 0
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Teleological argument
argument for the existence of a god from perceived patterns of intelligent design in natureOverview: The teleological argument (from τέλος, telos, 'end, aim, goal') also known as physico-theological argument, argument from design, or intelligent design argument, is a rational argument for the existence ... 0
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