Categorical imperative

noun

Word Frequency: 0.7

Definitions

1.nounA fundamental ethical principle intended as a guide for determining whether any contemplated action is morally right, based on the concept that an action is good or bad in and of itself regardless of what the actor's aims or preferences are.

Synonyms

moral objectivism nonconsequentialism ethical egoism egoism emotivism principlism rational egoism conativism rational selfishness objectivism absolute idealism utilitarianism

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