normative

Example Sentences

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The classical competing view is that of normative reason, namely that we adopt beliefs when they are justified and true.

From Salon

Trust relies not only on predictability, but also on normative or ethical motivations.

From Scientific American

“Younger folks even see it as cool or at least more normative.”

From Seattle Times

Gender variability isn't an issue in chimp societies, which are less normative and ideological than our own.

From Salon

"We held off because it was a really hard decision, because we've wrestled with the moral issues, the normative issues, the humanitarian issues."

From Reuters