teleonomy

Etymology
From. Coined by biologist in 1958, who wanted to limit the much older term "teleology" to actions planned by an agent who can internally model alternative futures with intention, purpose and foresight.

Noun

 * 1)  The quality of living organisms of seeming to be organized towards the attainment of an end.

Derived terms

 * teleonomic

Related terms

 * teleonomist

Translations

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 * Finnish: teleonomia