CHOICES Lesson 12: Freedom of the Human Person (Part 2- Ethics) Quiz

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What is one of the elements that define freedom according to the text?

Conformity to societal norms

Voluntariness (correct)

Self-discipline

Lack of consequences

Which characteristic often influences our personality according to the text?

Physical appearance

Social status

Choices made (correct)

Genetics

In the context of freedom, what does losing control of oneself lead to?

Enhanced self-determination

Increased freedom

Dehumanization (correct)

Moral superiority

What does freedom give individuals the power to do?

Determine and create oneself (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the responsibility that comes with freedom according to the text?

Responsibility-entails (C) Signup and view all the answers

How are voluntary acts described in relation to freedom?

Acts made out of free will and self-determination (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key element that defines freedom according to the text?

Awareness of consequences (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does responsibility refer to in the context of freedom?

Holding oneself accountable for actions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about a person acting with diminished freedom?

They lack awareness of consequences (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the nature of choices we make in terms of weight and alternatives?

Each alternative has its own weight (C) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a moral agent according to the text?

Ability to discern right from wrong (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of ethics as described in the text?

Systematic questioning of morality (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a moral decision based on?

Ethics, manners, and character (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of choice is typically influenced by psychological and emotional aspects?

Practical Choice (A) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Intellectual Choice from Practical Choice?

Prescriptive nature vs. actual situation-based nature (B) Signup and view all the answers

In which type of choice are normative answers provided based on moral principles one upholds?

Intellectual Choice (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is likely to affect a person's moral decision during an actual situation?

Time constraints and emotional stress (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between an Intellectual Choice and a Practical Choice?

Intellectual Choice is theoretical, while Practical Choice is applied (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should be cultivated in order to make sound choices?

Prudence (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should freedom be exercised with regard for?

Knowledge and truth (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should be recognized and upheld along with individual freedom?

The freedom of others (C) Signup and view all the answers

What guides us in recognizing and deciding on the limitations to our freedom?

Sense of right and wrong (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes pre-determined things that do not negate our freedom but give us opportunities to exercise it?

The 'Given' (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should freedom be exercised with due regard for besides the welfare of other persons?

'Reasonable limits' (A) Signup and view all the answers

What term describes a situation where a person is forced to choose between two or more conflicting options, neither of which is acceptable?

Dilemma (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where does the capacity of an individual to make good choices come from?

Accumulated experiences and values (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of dilemmas involve human actions with moral implications?

Ethical dilemmas (C) Signup and view all the answers

What must individuals be cautious and aware of when exercising their choice according to the text?

Impacts on others (B) Signup and view all the answers

Moral agents are individuals who are forced to choose between conflicting options that do not resolve in a morally acceptable manner. What is another term used to describe these situations?

Moral paradoxes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should individuals consider when making choices to facilitate growth, as mentioned in the text?

'Taking necessary sacrifices for growth' (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Freedom and Responsibility

Freedom involves choice and has consequences, making the person responsible for their actions
Freedom is the power to be what you want to be and the ability to decide and create your self
Freedom gives you the ability to strive to achieve goals and shape your experiences

Elements of Freedom

Voluntariness: the ability to act out of one's own free will and self-determination
- Decisions are made out of one's own free will
- Voluntary acts are free acts that can be assigned a corresponding moral value
Responsibility: being accountable for one's actions and their consequences
- A person who had no awareness of the effect of their actions can be considered as acting with diminished freedom

The Nature of Choices

Making choices involves evaluating alternatives and weighing reasons
Each choice has consequences, and some considerations carry more weight than others
Freedom is experienced through the act of making choices

Ethics and Moral Agents

Ethics is a branch of philosophy that deals with the systematic questioning and critical examination of the underlying principles of morality
A moral agent is a person who has the ability to discern right from wrong and to be held accountable for their own actions
Moral agents have a moral responsibility not to cause unjustified harm

Intellectual and Practical Choices

Intellectual Choice: a choice that is deliberately selected based on a moral standpoint
- Normative answers about what we ought to do from a moral system that we uphold and its moral principles
Practical Choice: a choice that is borne out of psychological and emotional considerations
- Made when confronted with an actual situation, and usually affected by psychological aspects of the person

Exercising Freedom Responsibly

Human freedom should be exercised with control and recognition of reasonable limits
Limiting personal freedom requires sacrifice to certain self-interests and accepting realities that are beyond control
Freedom should be exercised with regard for knowledge and truth, and cultivating the intellectual virtue of prudence in making sound choices
Freedom should also be exercised with due regard for the welfare of other persons

Moral Dilemmas

A moral dilemma is a situation where a person is forced to choose between two or more conflicting options, neither of which resolves the situation in a morally acceptable manner
Evaluate and exercise prudence in choice, considering the implications of the choice in the future

Consequences and Sacrifices

Choices have consequences, and sacrifices must be made for growth
Take into consideration the necessary sacrifices that must be taken for growth

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