When something occurs that's hard to explain, many people say that "everything happens for a reason" and that the event was "meant to be." The thought provides a purpose for what, in reality, was a ...

Teleology (pronounced tee-lee-ology or teh-lee-ology) is a philosophical term that refers to purpose in the natural world. The teleological stance asks you to look at the big picture and to think ...

New research suggests that paranoia and excessive teleological thinking—two forms of distorted beliefs about intention—are ...