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The term "autonomy" in literature functions as a versatile concept encompassing political, moral, and even creative dimensions. In political contexts, it denotes the capacity for self-governance and fiscal independence, as seen when discussing territorial self-rule and state claims [1, 2, 3]. In moral philosophy, particularly in Kant’s writings, autonomy is celebrated as the ability of the will to legislate universal laws for itself, distinguishing genuine freedom from heteronomy [4, 5, 6, 7]. Additionally, the word is applied to diverse realms such as religious self-governance and even the affirmation of artistic independence, reflecting its broad appeal and significance across discourses [8, 9].
  1. The aim of the revision was to regain the tariff as well as judicial autonomy.
    — from A Fantasy of Far Japan; Or, Summer Dream Dialogues by Kencho Suematsu
  2. Let us now examine Ireland's claim for fiscal autonomy.
    — from The Framework of Home Rule by Erskine Childers
  3. The islands were part of the British colony of the Leeward Islands from 1872-1960; they were granted autonomy in 1967.
    — from The 2006 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
  4. An action that is consistent with the autonomy of the will is permitted; one that does not agree therewith is forbidden.
    — from Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals by Immanuel Kant
  5. What else then can freedom of the will be but autonomy, that is, the property of the will to be a law to itself?
    — from Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals by Immanuel Kant
  6. The principle of autonomy then is: "Always so to choose that the same volition shall comprehend the maxims of our choice as a universal law."
    — from Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals by Immanuel Kant
  7. But that the principle of autonomy in question is the sole principle of morals can be readily shown by mere analysis of the conceptions of morality.
    — from Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals by Immanuel Kant
  8. Thus a religion cannot be reduced to one single cult generally, but father consists in a system of cults, each endowed with a certain autonomy.
    — from The Elementary Forms of the Religious Life by Émile Durkheim
  9. Autology is my study, autosophy my ambition, autonomy my pride.
    — from The Witch of Prague: A Fantastic Tale by F. Marion (Francis Marion) Crawford

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