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Which concept refers to the inability to act freely due to external factors beyond one's control?
Which concept refers to the inability to act freely due to external factors beyond one's control?
- Vincible Ignorance
- Biological Determinism (correct)
- Psychological Freedom
- Freedom of the Will
What does psychological freedom primarily involve?
What does psychological freedom primarily involve?
- The ability to choose without any consequences
- Understanding and overcoming internal constraints (correct)
- Determinism in decision making
- Complete absence of external influences
In the context of freedom of the will, what is 'vincible ignorance'?
In the context of freedom of the will, what is 'vincible ignorance'?
- Knowledge that is absolute and cannot be changed
- A permanent state of unawareness
- Elimination of all culpability for one's actions
- A lack of knowledge that can be corrected (correct)
Which of the following best describes 'determinism'?
Which of the following best describes 'determinism'?
What aspect of freedom of the will allows for self-regulation and control over one's actions?
What aspect of freedom of the will allows for self-regulation and control over one's actions?
What type of freedom represents the absence of constraints imposed by one's biology?
What type of freedom represents the absence of constraints imposed by one's biology?
How does concupiscence or passion influence decision making?
How does concupiscence or passion influence decision making?
What is referred to as the absence of physical restraint?
What is referred to as the absence of physical restraint?
What is an effect of 'consequent passion' on a person's actions?
What is an effect of 'consequent passion' on a person's actions?
Which type of freedom is characterized by the absence of moral restraints or obligations?
Which type of freedom is characterized by the absence of moral restraints or obligations?
What does psychological freedom allow an individual to do?
What does psychological freedom allow an individual to do?
What philosophical concept claims that every event is causally determined by prior occurrences or forces?
What philosophical concept claims that every event is causally determined by prior occurrences or forces?
Which argument suggests that the belief in free will is significantly important for human life?
Which argument suggests that the belief in free will is significantly important for human life?
What is characterized by physiological factors exerting influence on human life?
What is characterized by physiological factors exerting influence on human life?
What is the belief of ‘determinists’ regarding human actions?
What is the belief of ‘determinists’ regarding human actions?
Which argument suggests that direct and indirect awareness marks the recognition of freedom in human decisions?
Which argument suggests that direct and indirect awareness marks the recognition of freedom in human decisions?
What is the nature of will as described in the content?
What is the nature of will as described in the content?
Which of the following best describes human acts?
Which of the following best describes human acts?
Which of the following is NOT included in acts of man?
Which of the following is NOT included in acts of man?
In the context of freedom of the will, what can be inferred about self-control?
In the context of freedom of the will, what can be inferred about self-control?
Which philosopher's view suggests that the will is a manifestation of intellect and freedom of action?
Which philosopher's view suggests that the will is a manifestation of intellect and freedom of action?
What do acts of man include?
What do acts of man include?
How is the existence of the will philosophically demonstrated?
How is the existence of the will philosophically demonstrated?
Which of the following acts is an example of an act of man?
Which of the following acts is an example of an act of man?
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Determinism
Determinism
The philosophical idea that all events, including human actions, have causes and are predetermined.
Hard Determinism
Hard Determinism
The belief that, given determinism is true, freedom of will doesn't exist.
Physical Freedom
Physical Freedom
The absence of physical restraints on our actions.
Moral Freedom
Moral Freedom
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Psychological Freedom
Psychological Freedom
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Argument from Common Consent
Argument from Common Consent
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Biological Determinism
Biological Determinism
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Psychological Argument
Psychological Argument
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Vincible Ignorance
Vincible Ignorance
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Habits
Habits
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Fear
Fear
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Grave Fear
Grave Fear
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Slight Fear
Slight Fear
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Concupiscence/Passion
Concupiscence/Passion
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Antecedent Passion
Antecedent Passion
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Consequent Passion
Consequent Passion
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Will
Will
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Human Acts
Human Acts
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Acts of Man
Acts of Man
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Voluntary Acts
Voluntary Acts
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Personal Faculty
Personal Faculty
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Demonstrating Will
Demonstrating Will
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Real Self-Control
Real Self-Control
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Examples of Acts of Man
Examples of Acts of Man
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Study Notes
Unit 5 - Lesson 1 & 2
- The Will: An intellectual tendency towards a known good.
- Human Acts: Actions performed consciously and deliberately with full knowledge and will
- Acts of Man: Actions performed without conscious control
- Acts of Man include: natural acts of the vegetative and sensory faculties; acts of persons lacking reason; acts of people asleep or under drugs/hypnosis.
- Voluntariness: Key to moral responsibility. Acts of man are not voluntary.
- Ignorance: Lack of knowledge. Invincible ignorance eliminates responsibility. Vincible ignorance reduces it.
- Fear: Mental agitation from a perceived danger. Grave fear eliminates responsibility; slight fear reduces it.
- Concupiscence/Passion: Emotions evoked by good or evil. Antecedent passions occur spontaneously before control; consequent passions are willed.
- Violence: External force compelling an action against one's will.
Unit 5 - Lesson 2 & 3
- Involuntary Act: Doer is not morally responsible.
- Modifiers of Human Acts: Factors influencing voluntariness (ignorance, fear, concupiscence, violence).
- Consequent Concupiscence: Passion willed by will.
- Consequences: Outcomes of actions.
- Decision-Making Process: Goal identification, value assessment, option analysis, likelihood evaluation, decision implementation, reflection.
Unit 5 - Lesson 4
- Freedom of the Will: Absence of resistant or coercion.
- Kinds of Freedom: Physical, Moral, Psychological.
- Determinism: Belief that every event is causally determined by prior events.
- Hard Determinism: No free will exists; all actions are predetermined.
- Biological Determinism: Physiological factors determine behavior.
- Psycho-Social Determinism: Human behavior shaped by internal impulses and social pressures.
- Argument from Common Consent: Most people believe they have free will.
- Psychological Argument: Direct and indirect awareness of our freedom during decision making.
- Ethical Argument: Freedom is crucial for moral responsibility.
Unit 6 - Lesson 1, 2 & 3
- Paternalism: Acting for another's good without their consent.
- Legal Moralism: Prohibition of behaviors deemed morally objectionable.
- Acceptance: Recognizing and respecting oneself and others.
- Harm Principle: Limiting government interference to preventing harm to others.
Unit 7 - Lesson 1 & 2
- Sociology: Study of human social behavior.
- Social Philosophy: Exploring societal patterns.
- Society: A group of individuals with persistent interactions.
- Development of Society: Pre-industrial to Industrial to Post-Industrial.
- Theories of Society: (e.g., Plato's Republic, Aristotle's Politics).
Unit 7 - Lesson 3 & 4
- Social Influences: Emotions, behaviors being affected by others.
- Domains of Social Influence: Genetics, Family, Society and Culture.
- The Filipino Society: Emphasis on family, relationships, and traditions.
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Explore the key concepts of moral responsibility, voluntariness, and the distinctions between human acts and acts of man in this quiz based on Unit 5. Understand how fear, ignorance, and passion influence moral decision-making. Perfect for ethics students looking to test their knowledge.
