Teleological arguments are philosophical arguments that suggest the existence of a designer based on the perceived purpose and order in the universe. They often highlight the complexity and functionality of natural phenomena, arguing that such intricacies imply intentional design rather than random chance. One common example of a teleological argument is the watchmaker analogy, which compares the universe to a watch. Just as a watch, with its intricate parts working together for a purpose, implies a watchmaker, the complexity of the universe suggests the existence of a creator or intelligent designer.