Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Jun 28, 2007 01:38
16 yrs ago
English term
backs away
English to Portuguese
Social Sciences
Philosophy
theology; metaphysics
Under pressure from Darwinism’s denial of all purpose, the teleological argument often backs away as proof from the order and purpose of the universe.
Proposed translations
(Portuguese)
| 5 +2 | desiste |
José Ignacio Coelho Mendes Neto (X)
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| 4 +2 | afastar-se |
R. Alex Jenkins
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Proposed translations
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7 hrs
José Ignacio Coelho Mendes Neto (X)
Brazil
Native in Portuguese
Specializes in field
Related KudoZ points
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12
Selected
desiste
"Sob a pressão da negação pelo Darwinismo de todo propósito, o argumento teleológico frequentemente desiste de usar a ordem e o propósito do universo como prova"
Example sentence:
Não se trata de "to back away" no sentido de recuar (movimento físico), mas sim no de retirar o apoio a uma idéia, argumento ou plano.
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Comment: "Obrigado, José Inácio."
+2
10 mins
R. Alex Jenkins
Brazil
Brazil
Native in English
Brazil
Translator and Editor
Native in: English 
Works in: Portuguese to English, Spanish to English, English
Related KudoZ points
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4
afastar-se
boa sorte!
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