Our instrumentalist analysis of autonomy follows this pragmatist strategy, which can be applied to the analysis of any ethics concepts and principles. This strategy leads us to ask whether what is designated by a given ethics concept (e.g., autonomy) and the function suggested by a given relate...
Across societies, cultures, and political ideologies, autonomy is a deeply valued attribute for both flourishing individuals and communities. However, it is also the object of different visions, including among those considering autonomy a highly valued