Teleonomy vs. Teleology

Teleonomy is often used as a way to soften the concept of teleology by referring to apparent goal directiveness. However, the speaker appreciates the term teleonomy for its focus on the observer's perspective, questioning to whom the goal directiveness is apparent. The concept of teleonomy emphasizes that viewpoints are subjective and dependent on the observer, whether human, parasite, system component, or the system itself.