heteronomy (Meaning)
heteronomy (n.)
Subordination or subjection to the law of another; political subjection of a community or state; -- opposed to autonomy.
A term applied by Kant to those laws which are imposed on us from without, or the violence done to us by our passions, wants, or desires.
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Subordination or subjection to the law of another; political subjection of a community or state; -- opposed to autonomy., A term applied by Kant to those laws w
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liberty, freedom, sovereignty, freedom, independence, independency, independency, autonomy, independence,autonomy
The concept of heteronomy, where individuals' actions are determined by external forces, forms a fundamental basis of social theory.
Kant's moral philosophy emphasizes autonomy, contrasting it with the heteronomy of following social norms.
In linguistics, heteronomy refers to a word whose meaning is determined by factors beyond its own form or context.
The heteronomy of consumer behavior suggests that individuals' choices are influenced by societal expectations rather than solely their own preferences.
