Who Introduced Hypothetical Imperative?

Hypothetical imperative, in the ethics of the 18th-century German philosopher Immanuel Kant, a rule of conduct that is understood to apply to an individual only if he or she desires a certain end and has chosen (willed) to act on that desire.

What is another name for the hypothetical imperative?

A hypothetical imperative (German: hypothetischer Imperativ) is originally introduced in the philosophical writings of Immanuel Kant. This sort of imperative is contrasted with a categorical imperative.

How did Kant differentiate categorical from hypothetical imperative?

Categorical imperatives specify actions we ought to take regardless of whether doing so would enable us to get anything we want. An example of a categorical imperative might be “Keep your promises.” Hypothetical imperatives identify actions we ought to take, but only if we have some particular goal.