Analysis in Terms of Purpose, Final Causes

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Small World, Group 700, Puzzle 5 (Hatchlings).

Question is: Analysis in Terms of Purpose, Final Causes

and the answer is: TELEOLOGY

Word Meaning:

TELEOLOGY — (uncountable, philosophy) The study of the design or final purpose of natural occurrences, that is, of such occurrences being the result of intention instead of prior causes.

Definitions from Wiktionary.