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Hypothetical imperative — A hypothetical imperative, originally introduced in the philosophical writings of Immanuel Kant, is a commandment of reason that applies only conditionally: if A , then B , where A is a condition or goal, and B is an action. Then A would be a… … Wikipedia
hypothetical imperative — noun a principle stating the action required to attain a desired goal • Hypernyms: ↑principle, ↑precept * * * noun Etymology: translation of German hypothetischer imperativ : an imperative of conduct that springs from expediency or practical… … Useful english dictionary
hypothetical imperative — see imperative … The new mediacal dictionary
categorical/hypothetical imperative — A pair contrasted in Kantian ethics. A hypothetical imperative embeds a command which is in place only given some antecedent desire or project: ‘If you want to look wise, stay quiet.’ The injunction to stay quiet only applies to those with the… … Philosophy dictionary
Hypothetical types of biochemistry — are forms of biochemistry speculated to be scientifically viable but not proven to exist at this time. While the kinds of living beings we know on earth commonly use carbon for basic structural and metabolic functions, water as a solvent and DNA… … Wikipedia
imperative — n. in ethics, a principle used to direct or guide one s actions. Kantian ethics distinguishes between categorical and hypothetical imperatives. Whereas the latter are merely prudent or expedient and will vary with circumstances, the former are… … The new mediacal dictionary
Categorical imperative — Part of a series on Immanue … Wikipedia
Categorical Imperative — • A term which originated in Immanuel Kant s ethics Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Categorical Imperative Categorical Imperative … Catholic encyclopedia
categorical imperative — categorical/hypothetical imperative … Philosophy dictionary
categorical imperative — 1. Ethics. the rule of Immanuel Kant that one must do only what one can will that all others should do under similar circumstances. 2. the unconditional command of conscience. [1820 30] * * * In Immanuel Kant s moral philosophy, an imperative… … Universalium
