Die Autonomie
Example: Die Autonomie ist wichtig für die persönliche Freiheit.
Definition
"Autonomy" in philosophy refers to the capacity of an individual or entity to make independent decisions and govern oneself without external control, emphasizing personal freedom and self-determination as key aspects of ethical and moral agency.
Etymology
The word "Autonomie" comes from the Greek roots 'auto-' meaning 'self' and 'nomos' meaning 'law' or 'custom.' It originally described self-governing city-states in ancient Greece, and later evolved to represent personal self-governance and independence in philosophical contexts.
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