ExigidaExigidas

ExigidaExigidas is a fictional term used in speculative ethics and linguistic anthropology to denote a dual-level model of obligation, where duties arise from two complementary sources: the externally demanded (Exigida) and the internally endorsed (Exigidas). The coinage is used predominantly in thought experiments and world-building to examine how duty is shaped by social structures and individual conscience.

Etymology: derived from Latin exigo “to demand,” with Exigida representing externally imposed obligations and Exigidas representing self-imposed or internally sanctioned duties; the combined form signals an inseparable pair.

Theoretical framework: In this model, social institutions such as family, law, and community demand certain conduct (Exigida), while agents generate personal commitments and values that motivate behavior (Exigidas). The interaction can reinforce compliance or generate conflict when external requirements clash with internal convictions, prompting renegotiation of duties or moral compromise.

Applications: In fiction and game design, ExigidaExigidas provides a schema for portraying governance, reciprocity, and accountability. In philosophical discourse, it functions as a heuristic to analyze deontic conflict, consent, and responsibility across individual and collective levels.

Examples: A citizen follows laws due to public expectation (Exigida) while also adhering to personal ethics (Exigidas); a mentor sets rules (Exigida) but also fosters intrinsic discipline (Exigidas).

See also: obligation, deontic logic, moral psychology, reduplication.