CATEGORICAL IMPERATIVE
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Categorical Imperative.
Categorical Imperative - as a noun
The moral principle that behavior should be determined by duty
Example Sentences
"The categorical imperative is a fundamental principle in Kantian ethics."
"According to Kant, the categorical imperative must be applied universally."
"The categorical imperative commands us to act morally regardless of the consequences."
"One of the main criticisms of the categorical imperative is its lack of flexibility."
"The categorical imperative requires us to treat others as ends in themselves, not merely as means."
