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heteronomy

UK
/ˌhɛtəˈrɒnəmi/
US
/ˌhɛtəˈrɑːnəmi/

Translations

heteronomynoun
heteronomies
pl
The philosopher discussed the concept of heteronomy in his lecture.
Философ обсуждал концепцию гетерономии в своей лекции.
Synonyms
external control
subordination
dependency
heteronomous condition
heteronomyadjective
UK
/ˌhɛtəˈrɒnəmi/
US
/ˌhɛtəˈrɑːnəmi/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "heteronomy theory"), therefore treated as an adjective in such contexts.

Definitions

heteronomynoun
The condition of being under the domination or control of an external force or influence.
The country's heteronomy was evident in its reliance on foreign powers for economic stability.
The state of being subject to laws or rules imposed by others, rather than being self-governing or autonomous.
The heteronomy of the colony was a major point of contention among its inhabitants.
In Kantian ethics, the condition of the will being governed by desires or external influences rather than by rational self-legislation.
Kant argues that obedience to mere inclination results in heteronomy of the will.
heteronomyadjective
Relating to or characterized by heteronomy; dependent on external control.
The heteronomy model proposes that social expectations govern individual choices.
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