"hypothetical imperative" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: hypothetical imperatives [plural]
Etymology: From German hypothetischer Imperativ, used by Immanuel Kant. Etymology templates: {{der|en|de|hypothetischer Imperativ}} German hypothetischer Imperativ Head templates: {{en-noun}} hypothetical imperative (plural hypothetical imperatives)
  1. (philosophy) A formula that tells one how to act in order to achieve a specific goal, without reflecting on the value of the goal itself. Such an imperative is conditional, i.e., it would only motivate one who already shares the end goal in question. Wikipedia link: Immanuel Kant, hypothetical imperative Categories (topical): Philosophy Related terms: instrumental rationality Coordinate_terms: categorical imperative
    Sense id: en-hypothetical_imperative-en-noun-4piUlP6Y Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

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