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Freedom requires a degree of control from the person who exercises it.
Freedom requires a degree of control from the person who exercises it.
True
A person becomes less free when he or she is no longer in control of himself or herself and is instead controlled by other forces.
A person becomes less free when he or she is no longer in control of himself or herself and is instead controlled by other forces.
True
Persons suffering from addiction are more free because they are overpowered by their addiction to certain substances.
Persons suffering from addiction are more free because they are overpowered by their addiction to certain substances.
False
People who act solely based on their emotions are considered more free.
People who act solely based on their emotions are considered more free.
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To lose control of oneself diminishes human freedom and dehumanizes the person.
To lose control of oneself diminishes human freedom and dehumanizes the person.
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What is the purpose of acquiring information and truthful knowledge, according to the text?
What is the purpose of acquiring information and truthful knowledge, according to the text?
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How does the text describe the exercise of freedom?
How does the text describe the exercise of freedom?
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What does the text suggest about the relationship between freedom and control?
What does the text suggest about the relationship between freedom and control?
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What is the view regarding freedom as a recognized and guaranteed right for all persons?
What is the view regarding freedom as a recognized and guaranteed right for all persons?
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What is the natural behavior of rational beings, as mentioned in the text?
What is the natural behavior of rational beings, as mentioned in the text?
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