ideály
Ideály are abstract standards of perfection that individuals or societies strive to realize. They function as evaluative criteria and motivational targets, guiding behavior, judgment, and collective aims. Ideály can be moral, political, aesthetic, or intellectual, and they often coexist with more pragmatic goals.
The term is Hungarian for ideals, borrowed from European languages such as German and French, which themselves
In philosophy and ethics, ideály provide normative guidance but are distinguished from attainable outcomes. They raise
Domains of use include ethics, politics, and aesthetics. Common ethical ideály include freedom, equality, and human
Critics note that idealism can yield disappointment if ideals are misaligned with social conditions or if