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Which of the following is a key characteristic that distinguishes human acts from acts of man?
Which of the following is a key characteristic that distinguishes human acts from acts of man?
- Lack conscious consent.
- Involuntary.
- Performed without knowledge.
- Done with the use of free will and intellect. (correct)
Which of the following best describes 'acts of man'?
Which of the following best describes 'acts of man'?
- Actions resulting from careful moral consideration.
- Actions that occur without conscious deliberation or knowledge. (correct)
- Actions driven by reason and intellect.
- Actions performed with full knowledge and consent.
According to Aristotle, what is the primary distinction of voluntary actions?
According to Aristotle, what is the primary distinction of voluntary actions?
- They are driven purely by instinct.
- They are performed without knowledge or consent.
- They originate from external forces.
- They originate from the individual performing the act using knowledge. (correct)
Which scenario exemplifies an 'act of man' that could potentially transition into a 'human act'?
Which scenario exemplifies an 'act of man' that could potentially transition into a 'human act'?
In what way does compulsion relate to the classification of voluntary actions?
In what way does compulsion relate to the classification of voluntary actions?
What differentiates involuntary actions from voluntary actions?
What differentiates involuntary actions from voluntary actions?
Under what condition is an action classified as involuntary due to ignorance?
Under what condition is an action classified as involuntary due to ignorance?
According to John Mothershead, what conditions are essential for morality to occur?
According to John Mothershead, what conditions are essential for morality to occur?
How does Kelly define freedom?
How does Kelly define freedom?
What is the role of consequences in shaping future behavior?
What is the role of consequences in shaping future behavior?
When does obligation come into play?
When does obligation come into play?
What could alter or modify a person's freedom and rationality to a point where it affects the morality of their actions?
What could alter or modify a person's freedom and rationality to a point where it affects the morality of their actions?
If Patrick drives his car without registration and a license, what are some potential consequences he might face?
If Patrick drives his car without registration and a license, what are some potential consequences he might face?
If Erwin uses all his income to upgrade his motorcycle, what are some obligations he might be neglecting?
If Erwin uses all his income to upgrade his motorcycle, what are some obligations he might be neglecting?
What are the potential consequences of Janzen entering a 'no-label relationship'?
What are the potential consequences of Janzen entering a 'no-label relationship'?
What obligations might Mark have when using digital devices to finish his studies?
What obligations might Mark have when using digital devices to finish his studies?
What consequences might Nadine face if she copies someone's song just to please her mother?
What consequences might Nadine face if she copies someone's song just to please her mother?
What is an intellectual choice?
What is an intellectual choice?
What factor is most influential in shaping a practical choice?
What factor is most influential in shaping a practical choice?
How does an intellectual choice differ from a practical choice in a moral dilemma?
How does an intellectual choice differ from a practical choice in a moral dilemma?
True or False: Human actions are always conceived intellectually.
True or False: Human actions are always conceived intellectually.
True or False: According to Aristotle, acts of man are actions which are deliberately done.
True or False: According to Aristotle, acts of man are actions which are deliberately done.
True or False: Freedom and obligation are two distinct philosophical concepts.
True or False: Freedom and obligation are two distinct philosophical concepts.
True or False: A person is totally responsible for an action even if he acted with an impaired conscience.
True or False: A person is totally responsible for an action even if he acted with an impaired conscience.
True or False: A choice is made from freedom if the person totally knows the kind of choice he makes even though unsure with the consequences.
True or False: A choice is made from freedom if the person totally knows the kind of choice he makes even though unsure with the consequences.
True or False: Intellectual choice usually refers to answers for hypothetical moral issues.
True or False: Intellectual choice usually refers to answers for hypothetical moral issues.
True or False: Practical choice usually pertains to choices for an actual moral dilemma.
True or False: Practical choice usually pertains to choices for an actual moral dilemma.
True or False: Freedom is present in the Acts of Man.
True or False: Freedom is present in the Acts of Man.
True or False: Involuntary actions are excused from moral examination.
True or False: Involuntary actions are excused from moral examination.
True or False: Without freedom, obligation does not exist.
True or False: Without freedom, obligation does not exist.
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates a blended voluntary and involuntary action?
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates a blended voluntary and involuntary action?
Which of the following is considered an example of an action under compulsion?
Which of the following is considered an example of an action under compulsion?
Select the scenario that mostly clearly demonstrates a human act?
Select the scenario that mostly clearly demonstrates a human act?
Sarah donates to a charity but doesn't do actual research into it. Has Sarah committed a human act?
Sarah donates to a charity but doesn't do actual research into it. Has Sarah committed a human act?
Bob fails to stop at a stopsign and crashes into another car; he says he didn't see the sign. This is most closely an example of what?
Bob fails to stop at a stopsign and crashes into another car; he says he didn't see the sign. This is most closely an example of what?
According to John Mothersead's view on freedom and obligation; which of the following scenarios would be deemed moral?
According to John Mothersead's view on freedom and obligation; which of the following scenarios would be deemed moral?
Flashcards
What is Freedom?
What is Freedom?
The power or right to act, speak, and change as one wants without hindrance or restraint.
Acts of Man
Acts of Man
Actions we do without free will or intellect, driven by instinct, without knowledge or deliberation.
Human Acts
Human Acts
Actions unique to humans, involving willful consent and knowledge, using intellect and free will.
Voluntary Actions
Voluntary Actions
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Involuntary Actions
Involuntary Actions
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Freedom and Obligation
Freedom and Obligation
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Consequences
Consequences
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Obligation
Obligation
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Intellectual Choice
Intellectual Choice
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Practical Choice
Practical Choice
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Study Notes
Freedom Defined
- Is the power or right to act, speak, and change as one desires without restraint.
- Is associated with liberty and autonomy, giving oneself one's own laws.
Human Action Vs. Acts of Man
- An act performed only by human beings, proper to man.
- Not every act a human being does is distinctively human.
- Some acts that humans do are also performed by animals such as vegetative acts and acts of perception and emotion.
- When a human does such acts, they are acts of man but not human acts.
Acts of Man
- Actions done without free will and intellect, driven by instinct, and lacking conscious deliberation or knowledge.
Characteristics
- Performed without knowledge.
- Lacks conscious consent.
- Are Involuntary.
Examples
- Include breathing, digestion, and circulation.
- Are actions shared by humans and other animals, or naturally exhibited by man.
- Are natural involuntary actions or acts of a person without proper reason.
- Modifiers: ignorance.
- These may become human when performed with malice or directed by will.
Human Acts
- Actions proper to humans, involving will, consent and knowledge.
- Occur when individuals use their intellect and free will.
Characteristics
- Done with the use of free will and intellect.
- Performed freely, deliberately, and voluntarily.
Examples
- Include studying, working, and eating healthy foods.
- Actions are done consciously and freely by man, with knowledge and consent, and under one's control.
Classification of Voluntary Actions
- Voluntary actions are performed from will and reason.
- Actions related to compulsion are considered a mix of voluntary and involuntary.
- It is more voluntary if the desire and choice have been performed and involuntary if it has considered preferences or alternatives.
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