What is another word for orthogenesis?
Pronunciation: [ˌɔːθə͡ʊd͡ʒˈɛnɪsˌɪs] (IPA) 
Orthogenesis refers to the hypothesis on evolution that states organisms tend to evolve towards a predetermined goal. Synonyms for orthogenesis include directed evolution, teleology, purposeful evolution, and determinism. These terms describe the theory that evolution has a direction and purpose, and that there is an inherent goal towards which organisms are thought to be evolving. Orthogenesis has been a controversial concept and is not universally accepted as a scientific theory. Nonetheless, its synonyms continue to be used in philosophical discussions on evolution, and the idea of teleology in nature remains a topic of debate amongst evolutionary biologists.
