ZYGO Zygon® 0591-2385 1467-9744 10.1111/j.1467-9744.2005.00747.x TELEOLOGY IN BIOLOGY: WHO COULD ASK FOR ANYTHING MORE? Page Lyman A. 02 06 2006 41 2 10.1111/zygo.2006.41.issue-2 427 434

Abstract. Teleological thinking permeates biology and is useful in pondering unanswered biological questions. Such thinking differs from the usual sense of teleology in that “purpose” in biology carries no imputation of causation. A few examples are given. The teleological system of biology is every bit as elegant a construct of the human mind as any other teleological system and in no way precludes spirituality. I argue that it provides a firmer foundation for moral guidance than supernatural systems.

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