他的研究侧重于目的论, 探讨自然现象是否具有内在的设计目的。

His research focuses on ___teleology, examining whether natural phenomena have inherent design purposes.

有些人用终极目的论来解释生命的存在，认为一切都是为了某个终极目标而设计的。

Some people explain the existence of life through ___teleology, believing everything is designed for an ultimate purpose.