heteronomy; external constraint
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heteronomy; constraint by external forces or rules (as opposed to self-discipline)
formalPhilosophical term often contrasted with 自律 (autonomy/self-discipline). In ethics, it refers to actions determined by external laws, rules, or social pressure rather than internal moral principles. Used in formal and academic contexts.
Dào道
dé德
shì是
zì自
lǜ律
，
fǎ法
lǜ律
shì是
tā他
lǜ律
。
Morality is self-discipline, while law is external constraint.
Zhēn真
zhèng正
de的
zì自
yóu由
bú不
shì是
qū屈
cóng从
yú于
tā他
lǜ律
，
ér而
shì是
shí实
xiàn现
zì自
lǜ律
。
True freedom is not submission to heteronomy, but the realization of autonomy.
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Zài在
Kāng康
dé德
de的
zhé哲
xué学
tǐ体
xì系
zhōng中
，
tā他
lǜ律
yǔ与
zì自
lǜ律
shì是
lún伦
lǐ理
xué学
de的
hé核
xīn心
gài概
niàn念
。
In Kant's philosophical system, heteronomy and autonomy are core concepts of ethics.
Guǎn管
lǐ理
zhì制
dù度
de的
tā他
lǜ律
zuò作
yòng用
，
kě可
yǐ以
mí弥
bǔ补
yuán员
gōng工
zì自
lǜ律
de的
bù不
zú足
。
The constraining effect of management systems can compensate for deficiencies in employee self-discipline.