El imperativo categórico
Example: Kant formuló el imperativo categórico para guiar la moral universal.
Definition
"El imperativo categórico" is a philosophical concept introduced by Immanuel Kant that refers to an absolute, unconditional moral law that applies to all rational beings and guides ethical behavior independently of personal desires or goals.
Etymology
The term "el imperativo categórico" comes from the Latin words 'imperativus' meaning 'commanding' and 'categoricus' meaning 'unconditional'. Kant coined this phrase to describe a universal moral principle that commands actions regardless of circumstances or consequences.
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