autonomous being
[/ɔːˈtɑːnəməs ˈbiːɪŋ/]
nounpl: autonomous beings
ser autônomo
1. An entity, person, or organism capable of self-governance and independent decision-making without external control or coercion
In philosophy, a human being is considered an autonomous being with the capacity to make rational choices.
Na filosofia, um ser humano é considerado um ser autônomo com a capacidade de fazer escolhas racionais.
2. A creature or agent possessing the inherent right to determine its own actions and future independently
The ethical framework emphasizes treating each person as an autonomous being deserving of respect.
O marco ético enfatiza tratar cada pessoa como um ser autônomo merecedor de respeito.
3. In artificial intelligence and robotics, an entity programmed to operate and make decisions independently within defined parameters
The autonomous being navigated the environment without real-time human intervention.
O ser autônomo navegou pelo ambiente sem intervenção humana em tempo real.
The concept of 'autonomous being' is central to Western philosophy, particularly in discussions of human rights, ethics, and dignity in both Brazilian and North American contexts. In Brazil, the term is frequently used in legal and academic discourse, especially regarding constitutional rights and individual freedoms. In the USA, it is deeply embedded in political philosophy and the concept of individual liberty. In contemporary usage, it also applies to AI ethics and robotics discussions in both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to respect someone's autonomy
to exercise one's autonomy
autonomous decision-making
self-determination rights
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