Many Philosophers Insist That the Teleological Character of Nature Has

question 25

Multiple Choice

Many philosophers insist that the teleological character of nature has never been supported by:

• A)church dogma.
• B)Roman Catholics.
• C)natural law theory.
• D)logical argument or empirical science.

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Definitions:

Covariation Principle

A concept in social psychology indicating that behavior is attributed to potential causes that co-occur consistently with the observed effect.

Covariation Principle

A principle used to explain how people attribute cause; they note the pattern between the presence or absence of possible causal factors and whether the behavior occurs.

Inference

The process of drawing conclusions from available evidence or premises, often used in reasoning and problem-solving.

Kelley's Covariation Model

A psychological theory that explains how individuals attribute cause to events based on the pattern of covariation between event and possible causes, considering consistency, distinctiveness, and consensus.