Caras Ana (2013). Autonomy- Social and Ethical References, International Scientific Conference Tradition and Reform. Social Reconstruction of Europe, 7-8 noiembrie 2013, Bucuresti, Romania.
Individual autonomy is perceived in modern Western society as the basic moral and political value, which is in constant development. The ability of the individual to self-government as moral value with strong impact on the social and political institutions is a controversial topic among ethical paradigms.