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teleological interpretation

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A quick definition of teleological interpretation:

Teleological interpretation is when someone interprets something based on its purpose or intended goal. For example, if someone is trying to understand why a machine was built a certain way, they might use teleological interpretation to figure out what it was designed to do. It's like trying to solve a puzzle by looking at the big picture and figuring out how all the pieces fit together.

A more thorough explanation:

Teleological interpretation is a way of interpreting something by looking at its purpose or goal. It is also known as purposive construction. For example, if you are trying to understand a law, you might use teleological interpretation to figure out what the lawmakers intended the law to achieve.

Let's say there is a law that says all new buildings must have wheelchair ramps. If you use teleological interpretation, you would look at the purpose of the law, which is to make sure that people with disabilities can access buildings. So, if a building is built without a wheelchair ramp, it would be breaking the law because it goes against the purpose of the law.

Another example of teleological interpretation is when you look at the purpose of a tool or object to understand how it works. For instance, if you are trying to use a can opener for the first time, you might use teleological interpretation to figure out how to use it by looking at its purpose, which is to open cans.

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HopefullyInLawSchool
16:12
@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
pinkandblue
16:31
fart
IrishDinosaur
16:36
Mich R gang lesgooo
Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
12:11
I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
12:18
I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
19:29
Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
19:50
when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
0:30
how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
Right. Broken links smh
I've been UR since first/second week of Jan, no updates otherwise, is that a bad sign? At or above median LSAT and above 75th gpa.
The profile links are not working for me. anybody else?
13:18
i’m in the same boat mastermonkey but with lower stats. i hope i hear back by mid march
CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage
13:24
@mastermonkey45: Looking at some of the recent decisions in relation to when they went complete, I'd say it's a good sign. It seems many declines were sent within about 5-6 weeks of completion. Given those were applications that were SENT in January, I'd say that means you're still solidly in the running. :)
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