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| + | The term autonomia/Autonome was first used in 1620, having been composed out of two [[Greek]] words, "auto–nomos", referring to someone or something which lives by his/her own rule. ''Autonomy'', in this sense, is not [[independence]]. While independence refers to an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autarky autarchic] kind of life, [[separated]] from the [[community]], ''autonomy'' refers to life in [[society]] but by one's own rule. Though the notion of ''autonomism'' was alien to the ancient Greeks, whose society was not an all-[[inclusive]] one, the concept is indirectly endorsed by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aristotle Aristotle], who stated that only [[beasts]] or gods could be independent and live apart from the ''polis'' ("community"), while [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immanuel_Kant Kant] defined the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_of_Enlightenment Enlightenment] by autonomy of [[thought]] and the famous "Sapere aude" ("[[dare]] to know"). | ||
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| + | <center>For lessons on the topic of '''''Autonomy''''', follow '''''[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Autonomy this link]'''''.</center> | ||
==Definitions== | ==Definitions== | ||
*1 : the [[quality]] or [[state]] of being self-governing; especially : the right of self-government | *1 : the [[quality]] or [[state]] of being self-governing; especially : the right of self-government | ||
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*3 : a self-governing state | *3 : a self-governing state | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | '''Autonomy''' (Ancient [[Greek]]: αὐτονομία autonomia from αὐτόνομος autonomos from αὐτο- auto- "self" + νόμος nomos, "[[law]]" "one who gives oneself his/her own law") is a concept found in [[moral]], [[political]], and bioethical [[philosophy]]. Within these [[contexts]], it refers to the capacity of a [[rational]] individual to make an informed, un-coerced [[decision]]. In moral and political philosophy, autonomy is often used as the basis for determining moral respectibility for one's [[actions]]. One of the best known philosophical theories of autonomy was developed by [ | + | '''Autonomy''' (Ancient [[Greek]]: αὐτονομία autonomia from αὐτόνομος autonomos from αὐτο- auto- "self" + νόμος nomos, "[[law]]" "one who gives oneself his/her own law") is a concept found in [[moral]], [[political]], and bioethical [[philosophy]]. Within these [[contexts]], it refers to the capacity of a [[rational]] individual to make an informed, un-coerced [[decision]]. In moral and political philosophy, autonomy is often used as the basis for determining moral respectibility for one's [[actions]]. One of the best known philosophical theories of autonomy was developed by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kant Kant]. In [[medicine]], respect for the autonomy of patients is an important goal, though it can [[conflict]] with a [[competing]] [[ethical]] principle, namely beneficence. Politically, it is also used to refer to the self-governing of a people. |
[[Category: Political Science]] | [[Category: Political Science]] | ||
[[Category: Philosophy]] | [[Category: Philosophy]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:41, 12 December 2020
Origin
The term autonomia/Autonome was first used in 1620, having been composed out of two Greek words, "auto–nomos", referring to someone or something which lives by his/her own rule. Autonomy, in this sense, is not independence. While independence refers to an autarchic kind of life, separated from the community, autonomy refers to life in society but by one's own rule. Though the notion of autonomism was alien to the ancient Greeks, whose society was not an all-inclusive one, the concept is indirectly endorsed by Aristotle, who stated that only beasts or gods could be independent and live apart from the polis ("community"), while Kant defined the Enlightenment by autonomy of thought and the famous "Sapere aude" ("dare to know").
- Date: circa 1623
Definitions
- 1 : the quality or state of being self-governing; especially : the right of self-government
- 2 : self-directing freedom and especially moral independence
- 3 : a self-governing state
Description
Autonomy (Ancient Greek: αὐτονομία autonomia from αὐτόνομος autonomos from αὐτο- auto- "self" + νόμος nomos, "law" "one who gives oneself his/her own law") is a concept found in moral, political, and bioethical philosophy. Within these contexts, it refers to the capacity of a rational individual to make an informed, un-coerced decision. In moral and political philosophy, autonomy is often used as the basis for determining moral respectibility for one's actions. One of the best known philosophical theories of autonomy was developed by Kant. In medicine, respect for the autonomy of patients is an important goal, though it can conflict with a competing ethical principle, namely beneficence. Politically, it is also used to refer to the self-governing of a people.
