: a moral obligation or command that is unconditionally and universally binding
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebBut Be Here Now is a case study in the categorical imperative of rocking. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2022 Kant introduced the world to the theory of the categorical imperative; Larry, the chat-and-cut. Meredith Blake, latimes.com, 29 Sep. 2017 Kant introduced the world to the theory of the categorical imperative Meredith Blake, latimes.com, 29 Sep. 2017 The Golden Rule, the categorical imperative — all of these moral notions will fall by the wayside. Ben Shapiro, National Review, 20 Sep. 2017