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What is the consequence emphasized in understanding freedom?
What is the consequence emphasized in understanding freedom?
Which aspect of freedom refers specifically to the ability to express opinions?
Which aspect of freedom refers specifically to the ability to express opinions?
What does personal freedom refer to in the context of human actions?
What does personal freedom refer to in the context of human actions?
How is political freedom defined?
How is political freedom defined?
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What must a person evaluate when exercising freedom of choice?
What must a person evaluate when exercising freedom of choice?
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What does human freedom often coexist with, according to the content?
What does human freedom often coexist with, according to the content?
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Which philosopher emphasized that reason can legislate, but only through will can its legislation be turned into action?
Which philosopher emphasized that reason can legislate, but only through will can its legislation be turned into action?
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According to St. Thomas Aquinas, what unique power do human beings have?
According to St. Thomas Aquinas, what unique power do human beings have?
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What is the primary purpose of a human being according to Aristotle?
What is the primary purpose of a human being according to Aristotle?
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Which of the following statements aligns with the idea that moral acts are always under our control?
Which of the following statements aligns with the idea that moral acts are always under our control?
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Study Notes
Objectives
- Realize the consequences of one's actions
- Understand freedom of choice
- Evaluate and practice prudence in choices
Introduction
- Freedom is part of human authenticity and transcendence
- Freedom involves intellectual, political, spiritual, and economic aspects
- Freedom is about going beyond physical and economic constraints.
Human Person as Free
- Freedom includes political, religious, and personal freedom
- Political freedom relates to the state's policies and people's involvement
- Religious freedom involves choices regarding faith and practice
- Personal freedom distinguishes human actions from mere natural behaviors
- Freedom can be empty without an act of negation, distancing itself from nature
- Human freedom is a continuous process of negating nature
- This negation is how humans assert independence from nature
- Human freedom is always limited, linked to finitude in time and space
Aristotle
- The will is essential for translating practical intellect into action
- Practical intellect guides the will; reason and will work together
- The will is an instrument of free choice, empowering humans to choose good or bad
- Individuals are responsible for their moral actions
- Character or habit does not excuse immoral actions
- People are accountable for the consequences of their choices, including educational choices.
St. Thomas Aquinas
- Human beings have unique power to change themselves and their environment
- Human spirituality gives us conscience
- Individuals are responsible for choices regarding good and evil
- Freedom is a path to perfection and union with God
- Perfection is achieved through participating in God's will, emphasizing community and virtue
- Aquinas presented a fourfold classification of law, including eternal, natural, human, and divine law
St. Thomas Aquinas - Spiritual Freedom
- Humans are both material and spiritual beings
- Humans possess the power to shape their lives
- The desire to be God is a part of the human experience
- Love is our destiny, signifying a connection to God
Jean-Paul Sartre
- Human existence precedes essence, meaning we create our own identities
- Existentialism emphasizes individual freedom and responsibility
- There are no predefined paths or guidelines, necessitating self-creation
Thomas Hobbes
- The pursuit of peace is a natural law for human beings
- Social contracts are essential to achieve and maintain peace
- Individuals give up certain rights to form community for self-preservation
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
- Social contract theory outlines community formation
- People create governments voluntarily, with the will of the people as the foundation for legitimacy
- The EDSA Revolution is an example of social contract in action
General
- Human beings have to form communities to protect themselves from each other
- Self-preservation prompts individuals to create communities
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This quiz explores the concept of freedom, its implications on personal choices, and the philosophical insights of Aristotle. Understand the nature of freedom, including political, religious, and personal dimensions, and evaluate the role of prudence in decision-making. Delve into how freedom helps define human authenticity and transcendence.
