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teleologist|tɛliːˈɒlədʒɪst|
[f. as prec. + -ist.]
A believer in or maintainer of the doctrine of teleology; one versed in this.
1864H. Spencer Princ. Biol. I. ii. vii. §79. 234 The explanation of the teleologist is untrue,..things are not arranged thus or thus for the securing of special ends. 1881G. J. Romanes in Nature 5 May 2/1 The burden of proof lies with the teleologists to show that any special cases..are to be regarded as inexplicable.
So teleˈologism, teleological theory or doctrine.
1889Pop. Sci. Monthly June 278/1 In the course of his transition from strict teleologism to the full acceptance of the theory of evolution. |