How does a teleological view of the world differ from a mechanistic one?

What will be an ideal response?


A teleological view of the world is one that thinks the world has an ultimate goal, a purpose, toward which it continually develops. A mechanistic view thinks of the world as a giant machine that operates according to the laws of nature. The universe itself does not have a purpose; it is simply "matter in motion" and not here for any particular reason.

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Critical realists hold that only ____________________ ____________________ is present in the consciousness

of objects.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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To whom does God promise a line of royal descendants that will occupy the throne of Israel "forever"?

A. Noah B. Moses C. David D. Ezekiel

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Traditional beliefs in Africa tend to favor a highly individualistic way of life, free of the limits of tribalism

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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