heteronomy

Meanings

• noun

  A form of government in which the supreme power is held not by the people but by a small group of individuals or a single ruler.

  - "The city-state of Sparta was an example of a heteronomous government."
  - "Under heteronomy, the ruler held all power and made all decisions for the people."

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Variants

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heteronomies , heteronomy

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'heteros' meaning 'other' and 'nomos' meaning 'law'. In a heteronomous system, the law comes from outside the people and is not determined by them.

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Trivia

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1. The concept of heteronomy can be traced back to ancient Greek philosophy.

2. In psychology, heteronomy refers to a lack of self-determination in one's actions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Autonomy: The opposite of heteronomy, autonomy refers to self-governance or the ability of individuals or groups to make their own decisions.

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Culture

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In literature, heteronomy is often used to describe characters or societies that are dominated by external forces. In art, it can be depicted through images of authoritarian rulers or oppressive structures.

How to Memorize "heteronomy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ruler sitting on a throne, making decisions for an entire population.
   - Visualize a society where the ruler holds all power and the people have no say in their own governance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'heteronomy' with the image of an authoritarian ruler.
   - Think of a society where the people are ruled by a small group of individuals.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'H' in heteronomy stands for 'heteros', meaning 'other', and the 'nomos' stands for 'law'.
   - Think of the word 'heteronomy' as meaning 'rule by others'.

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