universalizability

n. in ethics, the principle that particular moral judgments always carry an implied universal judgment. So, for example, to say Daphne shouldn’t have lied to him implies the universal judgment that anybody in the identical situation to Daphne should not have lied. The principle of universalizability is related to that of the categorical imperative. —universalizable adj.

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January 30th 2025

narcotic stupor

a state of lethargy or limited mobility and decreased responsiveness to stimulation due to the effects of an opioid drug. This state may border on loss of consciousness and may be followed by coma in extreme cases.