Post/Teleological Analysis

Post/Teleological Analysis examines actions, decisions, or phenomena by considering their purpose or goal rather than just their historical cause. It asks why something is done or exists by focusing on its intended outcome or function. This approach often critiques or complements traditional cause-and-effect methods, highlighting the importance of future-oriented thinking, ethics, and values in understanding human behavior or systems. Essentially, it explores how purposes and goals influence the way things are designed, understood, or evaluated.