Formula of Autonomy
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Kantian moral principle
formulation of the categorical imperative
principle in deontological ethics
principle in moral philosophy
The Formula of Autonomy is a key Kantian moral principle that grounds ethical duties in the rational agent’s capacity to legislate universal moral law for themselves.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Formula of Autonomy canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Formula of Autonomy Context triple: [categorical imperative, hasFormulation, Formula of Autonomy]
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The Principle of Federation
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The Capstone
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- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Formula of Autonomy Target entity description: The Formula of Autonomy is a key Kantian moral principle that grounds ethical duties in the rational agent’s capacity to legislate universal moral law for themselves.
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A.
The Principle of Federation
The Principle of Federation is a political treatise by Pierre-Joseph Proudhon that outlines his vision of a decentralized, federalist social order as an alternative to both centralized state power and capitalism.
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B.
The Element of Freedom
The Element of Freedom is a 2009 R&B and soul studio album by Alicia Keys that blends piano-driven ballads with mid-tempo tracks exploring themes of love, vulnerability, and empowerment.
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C.
Pathologies of Power
Pathologies of Power is a book by physician-anthropologist Paul Farmer that examines how social and economic inequalities drive human suffering and health disparities around the world.
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D.
The Representation Project
The Representation Project is a nonprofit organization that uses film, education, and social media campaigns to challenge limiting gender stereotypes and promote gender equality in media and culture.
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E.
The Capstone
The Capstone is a former motto-associated nickname for the University of Alabama, reflecting its role as the pinnacle institution of the state's public education system.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (37)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Kantian moral principle
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formulation of the categorical imperative ⓘ principle in deontological ethics ⓘ principle in moral philosophy ⓘ |
| aimsAt | grounding duties in rational self-legislation ⓘ |
| centralTo | Kantian ethics ⓘ |
| contrastsWith | heteronomy of the will ⓘ |
| describedIn |
Critique of Practical Reason
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Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
independence of morality from external authorities
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self-legislation of universal law ⓘ |
| formulatedBy | Immanuel Kant ⓘ |
| groundsIn |
capacity for self-legislation
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practical reason ⓘ rational agency ⓘ |
| hasCoreIdea |
moral obligation arises from the will’s own rational legislation
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rational agents legislate universal moral law for themselves ⓘ |
| hasKeyConcept |
autonomy of the will
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legislation of universal law ⓘ moral self-governance ⓘ |
| hasNormativeStatus | supreme principle of morality ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | 18th-century philosophy ⓘ |
| influences |
contemporary debates on autonomy
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contemporary deontological theories ⓘ |
| languageOfOriginalFormulation | German ⓘ |
| opposes |
moral theories based on external rewards and punishments
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moral theories based on inclination ⓘ |
| philosophicalTradition | German Enlightenment ⓘ |
| presupposes |
capacity for rational deliberation
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freedom of the will ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Formula of Humanity
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Formula of Universal Law ⓘ kingdom of ends ⓘ
surface form:
Kingdom of Ends formulation
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| requires |
respect for oneself as a rational lawgiver
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universalizability of maxims ⓘ |
| usedToJustify |
moral duties
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respect for persons as rational agents ⓘ |
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