O imperativo categórico
Example: Kant formulou o imperativo categórico como princípio moral universal.
Definition
"O imperativo categórico" is a fundamental concept in philosophy introduced by Immanuel Kant. It refers to an absolute, unconditional moral principle that applies universally, guiding actions regardless of personal desires or consequences. It serves as a rule for ethical decision-making and moral duty.
Etymology
The term "o imperativo categórico" comes from Latin roots: 'imperativus' meaning commanding or ordering, and 'categoricus' meaning unconditional or absolute. Kant coined this phrase in the 18th century to express a moral law that is categorically binding for all rational beings, unlike hypothetical imperatives which depend on conditions.
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