Aristotle's teleology argues that nature is goal-oriented.

亚里士多德的目的论认为自然是有目标的。

Some scientists reject teleology in favor of purely mechanistic explanations.

一些科学家拒绝目的论，而倾向于纯粹的机械解释。

The concept of teleology suggests that everything has a purpose or goal.

目的论的概念表明一切都有其目的或目标。

Many philosophers debate the role of teleology in explaining natural phenomena.

许多哲学家辩论目的论在解释自然现象中的作用。

Teleology can be seen in the way we design tools to fulfill specific functions.

我们设计工具以完成特定功能的方式中可以看到目的论。

Conflicts between deontology and teleology;

义务论与目的论的冲突；

By teleology it intended the purposefulness of nature.

所谓目的论,就是指自然界本身具有目的性.

She invokes Mayan teleology, saying we are in a dark period before sunrise.

门楚援引玛雅神学目的论中的话说,“我们正处在黎明前的黑夜”.

She invokes Mayan teleology , saying we are in a dark period before sunrise.

门楚援引玛雅神学目的论中的话说，“我们正处在黎明前的黑夜”。

Even psychologists who applaud his teleology and antireductionist position may not be comfortable with him.

即使赞成他目的论和反简化论点的心理学家也未必对他心服.