heteronomous principles
[/ˌhetərˈɑːnəməs ˈprɪnsəpəlz/]
noun phrasepl: heteronomous principles
princípios heterônomos
1. Moral or ethical principles that are determined by external forces, authorities, or desires rather than by one's own reason or will
According to Kant, heteronomous principles are based on inclinations and desires rather than pure reason.
De acordo com Kant, os princípios heterônomos são baseados em inclinações e desejos em vez da razão pura.
2. In philosophy, principles that originate from outside the self, imposed by external circumstances, social conventions, or other entities
The student acted according to heteronomous principles, following rules only to avoid punishment rather than understanding their value.
O estudante agiu de acordo com princípios heterônomos, seguindo regras apenas para evitar punição em vez de compreender seu valor.
This is a technical philosophical term primarily used in academic and intellectual discussions, particularly in courses on Kantian philosophy, ethics, and moral psychology. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation in either Brazil or the USA, but is standard terminology in universities and philosophical literature. The concept is central to Immanuel Kant's moral philosophy, where he distinguished between heteronomous principles (motivated by external factors or desires) and autonomous principles (based on pure reason and the categorical imperative).
Related Idioms & Phrases
acting under heteronomous principles
governed by heteronomous principles
following heteronomous rather than autonomous principles
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