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What does Ayn Rand believe is essential for economic progress?
What does Ayn Rand believe is essential for economic progress?
According to Edmund Husserl, what is intersubjectivity primarily concerned with?
According to Edmund Husserl, what is intersubjectivity primarily concerned with?
In the context of choices, what is the consequence of making a decision?
In the context of choices, what is the consequence of making a decision?
What is meant by subjective knowledge as described in the content?
What is meant by subjective knowledge as described in the content?
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How does the 20th century's view of the individual contrast with medieval thought?
How does the 20th century's view of the individual contrast with medieval thought?
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What is the primary guiding principle of humanity according to Thomas?
What is the primary guiding principle of humanity according to Thomas?
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According to Sartre's philosophy, what is an intrinsic aspect of being human?
According to Sartre's philosophy, what is an intrinsic aspect of being human?
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What is Rousseau's view on the state of human beings in society?
What is Rousseau's view on the state of human beings in society?
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What does Hobbes believe is necessary to escape the self-destructive condition of warfare among humans?
What does Hobbes believe is necessary to escape the self-destructive condition of warfare among humans?
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Which of the following indicates Thomas Aquinas's belief about human beings?
Which of the following indicates Thomas Aquinas's belief about human beings?
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What aspect of humanity does Sartre stress in his existentialist view?
What aspect of humanity does Sartre stress in his existentialist view?
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What does Thomas assert about the relationship between God and love?
What does Thomas assert about the relationship between God and love?
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What core belief does Rousseau hold regarding self-preservation and community?
What core belief does Rousseau hold regarding self-preservation and community?
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What does the social contract represent in the context of society?
What does the social contract represent in the context of society?
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According to Skinner, what is necessary for true freedom?
According to Skinner, what is necessary for true freedom?
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What aspect does Yelon criticize about behavioral psychology?
What aspect does Yelon criticize about behavioral psychology?
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What is the nature of the relationship individuals should have with their environment according to the content?
What is the nature of the relationship individuals should have with their environment according to the content?
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What does the theory of freedom encompass?
What does the theory of freedom encompass?
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How does the concept of living with paradoxes contribute to individual learning?
How does the concept of living with paradoxes contribute to individual learning?
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What does Skinner believe about control in human behavior?
What does Skinner believe about control in human behavior?
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What is the main idea behind punishment as described by Yelon?
What is the main idea behind punishment as described by Yelon?
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What is necessary for action to occur according to the content?
What is necessary for action to occur according to the content?
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Which statement best reflects the concept of moral responsibility as discussed?
Which statement best reflects the concept of moral responsibility as discussed?
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According to Aristotle, what is the defining trait of human beings?
According to Aristotle, what is the defining trait of human beings?
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What is implied by the term 'transcendental destiny' for humans?
What is implied by the term 'transcendental destiny' for humans?
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What is suggested as the ultimate source of power for humans to change themselves?
What is suggested as the ultimate source of power for humans to change themselves?
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How is love characterized in relation to humanity’s nature?
How is love characterized in relation to humanity’s nature?
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Which of the following statements aligns with the relationship between reason, will, and action?
Which of the following statements aligns with the relationship between reason, will, and action?
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What role does social context play in moral decision-making?
What role does social context play in moral decision-making?
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Study Notes
Freedom of the Human Person
- The power of volition enables individuals to make decisions. Reason guides will, but will translates reason into action. Without will, no action.
- Will is an instrument of free choice. Individuals can be good or bad, worthy or worthless, this is shown by our internal sense of right and wrong, common human experience, rewards/punishments, and praise/blame.
- Moral acts are particular acts and individuals are responsible for their actions, regardless of character/habit. Reason (intellect) is a divine characteristic, a spark of the divine, and essential for will.
- Humans are unique; they can shape themselves and their world for the better. Humans can transcend their physical limitations; they have a supernatural/transcendental destiny, striving for a higher self.
Moral Acts
- Character or habit is no excuse for immoral conduct.
- Actions, including educational choices, are in one's control and responsibility.
Spiritual Freedom
- Human beings are both material and spiritual, possessing a conscience.
- God is love, and love is destiny. The human person is desired to be God and to shape their own destiny.
- Humans are free to choose and one's decisions are not influenced by others, therefore responsible for one's own life.
Social Contract
- Jean Jacques Rousseau, an influential philosopher, detailed his theory of human nature in "Social Contract."
- Human beings are naturally inclined towards self-preservation and community is needed for mutual protection.
- Mutual agreement is essential for societal formation. A sovereign power is necessary to prevent warfare by maintaining order.
Prudence and Behavior
- Prudence is important for decision making by avoiding danger.
- Skinner's theory on consequences and behavior: Behavior is shaped by consequences. Humans need to adapt to their environment, not destroy or escape it.
- Yelon: Punishment serves as an educational tool in shaping behavior while maintaining balance with the environment. Life involves paradoxes which need to be accepted and understood.
- The human environment is both good and bad and one must learn to adapt to the world.
Intersubjectivity
- Intersubjectivity is the shared awareness/understanding among individuals—which is facilitated by empathy.
- This awareness is fundamental in human interaction.
- Subjective knowledge is based on personal opinion and understanding.
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Explore the concepts of freedom, will, and moral responsibility in this quiz. Understand how individuals' choices reflect their character and the divine nature of reason in shaping one's actions and destiny. Analyze key ideas related to spiritual freedom and moral conduct.
