"teleological argument" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: teleological arguments [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} teleological argument (plural teleological arguments)
  1. (philosophy, theology) A type of argument for the existence of God, stating that orderliness of nature is evidence of design, therefore also of a designer. Wikipedia link: teleological argument Categories (topical): Philosophy, Theology Synonyms: argument from design Related terms: cosmological argument, intelligent design, ontological argument, physicotheology
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