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Hypothetical and Categorical Imperatives

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State

A hypothetical imperative commands on a condition—if you want X, do Y; the categorical imperative commands unconditionally, whatever you happen to want.

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"Practice, if you want to make the team" releases whoever quits the tryouts. "Keep your promises" offers no exit clause.