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Meaning of 他律

他律 means heteronomy; constraint by external forces or rules (as opposed to self-discipline). Pronounced tā lǜ.

  • heteronomy; constraint by external forces or rules (as opposed to self-discipline)

Definitions & Examples

Dào
shì
 
shì
 

Morality is self-discipline, while law is external constraint.

Zhēn
zhèng
de
yóu
shì
cóng
 
ér
shì
shí
xiàn
 

True freedom is not submission to heteronomy, but the realization of autonomy.

Zài
Kāng
de
zhé
xué
zhōng
 
shì
lún
xué
de
xīn
gài
niàn
 

In Kant's philosophical system, heteronomy and autonomy are core concepts of ethics.

Guǎn
zhì
de
zuò
yòng
 
yuán
gōng
de
 

The constraining effect of management systems can compensate for deficiencies in employee self-discipline.