An error in explanation that relies on the fulfillment of an ultimate purpose is called
A)tautology.
B)teleology.
C)reductionism.
D)spuriousness.
E)ecological fallacy

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Teleology refers to explanations that rely on the assumption that there is an ultimate purpose or goal. An error in such an explanation may occur when the purpose or goal is not actually proven or when it is assumed without sufficient evidence.

An Error in Explanation That Relies on the Fulfillment of an Ultimate