Itsemääritteleviä

Itsemääritteleviä is a Finnish term that translates to "self-defining" or "self-determining." It refers to the concept of an entity, whether an individual, a group, or even an abstract concept, having the inherent ability to define its own nature, purpose, or characteristics. This autonomy in definition implies a lack of external imposition or a predetermined external framework. In essence, something that is itsemääritteleviä creates its own rules, values, or identity.

The concept can be applied in various contexts. In philosophy, it relates to existentialist ideas where individuals are free to create their own meaning and essence through their choices and actions. In political science, it can touch upon the right of peoples to self-determination, meaning they have the right to choose their own political status and freely pursue their economic, social, and cultural development without external interference. In a more abstract sense, it can describe systems or entities that evolve and adapt based on internal logic rather than external directives. The core idea is agency and the power to shape one's own reality or identity.