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What is one of the elements that define freedom according to the text?
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?
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?
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?
What does freedom give individuals the power to do?
Which term refers to the responsibility that comes with freedom according to the text?
Which term refers to the responsibility that comes with freedom according to the text?
How are voluntary acts described in relation to freedom?
How are voluntary acts described in relation to freedom?
What is a key element that defines freedom according to the text?
What is a key element that defines freedom according to the text?
What does responsibility refer to in the context of freedom?
What does responsibility refer to in the context of freedom?
What does the text suggest about a person acting with diminished freedom?
What does the text suggest about a person acting with diminished freedom?
How does the text describe the nature of choices we make in terms of weight and alternatives?
How does the text describe the nature of choices we make in terms of weight and alternatives?
What distinguishes a moral agent according to the text?
What distinguishes a moral agent according to the text?
What is the main focus of ethics as described in the text?
What is the main focus of ethics as described in the text?
What is a moral decision based on?
What is a moral decision based on?
Which type of choice is typically influenced by psychological and emotional aspects?
Which type of choice is typically influenced by psychological and emotional aspects?
What distinguishes Intellectual Choice from Practical Choice?
What distinguishes Intellectual Choice from Practical Choice?
In which type of choice are normative answers provided based on moral principles one upholds?
In which type of choice are normative answers provided based on moral principles one upholds?
Which factor is likely to affect a person's moral decision during an actual situation?
Which factor is likely to affect a person's moral decision during an actual situation?
What is the main difference between an Intellectual Choice and a Practical Choice?
What is the main difference between an Intellectual Choice and a Practical Choice?
What should be cultivated in order to make sound choices?
What should be cultivated in order to make sound choices?
What should freedom be exercised with regard for?
What should freedom be exercised with regard for?
What should be recognized and upheld along with individual freedom?
What should be recognized and upheld along with individual freedom?
What guides us in recognizing and deciding on the limitations to our freedom?
What guides us in recognizing and deciding on the limitations to our freedom?
Which term describes pre-determined things that do not negate our freedom but give us opportunities to exercise it?
Which term describes pre-determined things that do not negate our freedom but give us opportunities to exercise it?
What should freedom be exercised with due regard for besides the welfare of other persons?
What should freedom be exercised with due regard for besides the welfare of other persons?
What term describes a situation where a person is forced to choose between two or more conflicting options, neither of which is acceptable?
What term describes a situation where a person is forced to choose between two or more conflicting options, neither of which is acceptable?
Where does the capacity of an individual to make good choices come from?
Where does the capacity of an individual to make good choices come from?
What type of dilemmas involve human actions with moral implications?
What type of dilemmas involve human actions with moral implications?
What must individuals be cautious and aware of when exercising their choice according to the text?
What must individuals be cautious and aware of when exercising their choice according to the text?
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 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?
What should individuals consider when making choices to facilitate growth, as mentioned in the text?
What should individuals consider when making choices to facilitate growth, as mentioned in the text?
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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Test your knowledge on the ethical concepts related to freedom of the human person. Explore ideas about responsibility, consequences, choice, and self-creation.
