Such ateleological explanation is what is meant by mechanistic explanation in the broad sense.
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Mechanistic
/ˌmɛkəˈnɪstɪk/
Synonyms for "mechanistic" (96 found)
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Adjective(5 words)
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Adjective(5 words)
Noun(4 words)
machine oriented usagemechanical energy transfer systemmechanical interaction modelmechanical process
Verb(1 words)
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Noun(9 words)
most math programlikenerve cell signalingphysical processphysics basedprocess based history theoryreductionist approachreductionist stancereductionist viewrote learning
Adjective(10 words)
newtoniannonethologicalphysical-basedphysiological mechanismproceduralpsychological reductionistreductionist sciencerigidrote learning emphasistoollike
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4 entriesreductionist viewrigid approachrobotic approachscripted method
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6 entriesmechanistic approachmechanistic explanationmechanistic modelmechanistic reasoningmechanistic thinkingmechanistic view
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