Freedom of the Human Person (Part 1)
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What is necessary for the concept of positive freedom?

  • Total lack of responsibilities
  • Absence of external interference
  • Complete independence from societal norms
  • Active effort and control over oneself (correct)

Which type of freedom involves using one's freedom to uphold human dignity?

  • Psychological freedom
  • Absolute freedom
  • Moral freedom (correct)
  • Negative freedom

What illustrates a failure to use freedom responsibly?

  • Volunteering for social causes
  • Choosing friends who inspire you
  • Neglecting duties to pursue leisure activities (correct)
  • Finishing academic requirements before socializing

Which statement accurately reflects the concept of absolute freedom?

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What is a characteristic of negative freedom?

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In the context of existentialism, what is freedom often linked to?

<p>Personal choice and responsibility for one's actions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A person exhibits psychological freedom when they:

<p>Act according to their innate desires and choices (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher's perspective is closely associated with the balance of freedom and moral responsibility?

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What is freedom defined as in the context of human capability?

<p>The intrinsic ability to choose and perform actions without external restraint. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Aristotle, what is necessary for the realization of true freedom?

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What aspect of freedom does St. Thomas Aquinas emphasize?

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How does a person's freedom relate to their moral choices, according to the content?

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What does the concept of volition encompass according to Aristotle?

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In what way does being denied freedom affect a person, as mentioned in the content?

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What notion does St. Thomas Aquinas introduce concerning God's existence?

<p>The existence of God provides humans the unique ability to effect change. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best encapsulates how the use of freedom impacts one's humanity?

<p>Self-control increases the level of one's humanity. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the central idea of existentialism as presented in the content?

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According to Sartre, what precedes essence?

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How do Hobbes, Rousseau, and Locke conceptualize freedom?

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Which type of freedom refers to the absence of physical restraint?

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What does Sartre suggest happens when a person exercises their freedom?

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What does psychological freedom allow an individual to do?

<p>Perform actions deemed right and wise by themselves. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the social contract as explained in the content?

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Which philosopher is associated with the idea that individual freedom leads to personal responsibility?

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Flashcards

Psychological Freedom

The innate ability of a person to act or not act, a fundamental characteristic of being human.

Negative Freedom

Freedom from interference or coercion; absence of limitations.

Positive Freedom

Freedom that requires effort and responsibility; having the power and will to act in a positive way.

Moral Freedom

Using freedom in a way that respects human dignity and good actions.

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Absolute Freedom

Freedom without any limitations.

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Freedom and Responsibility

Freedom is always accompanied by a need to be accountable for your choices.

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Freedom limitations

Freedom is not unlimited and has inherent constraints.

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Examples of Psychological Freedom

Freedom to choose friends, partners, college courses, and personal goals

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Existentialism

A philosophical movement focusing on human existence and free will.

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Freedom (Sartre)

The power to create one's own essence through choices.

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Social Contract

An agreement where individuals give up some freedoms for a governing authority.

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Physical Freedom

Absence of physical restraints on movement.

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Psychological Freedom

Freedom of choice and action based on personal values.

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Human Responsibility

Our ethical obligation to make choices that shape our lives.

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Existence Precedes Essence

We begin as beings and then define ourselves.

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Conscience & Spirituality

Spirituality may give rise to a conscience.

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Human Freedom

The ability to act or not act as we choose, without external compulsion or restraint.

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Responsibility (Freedom)

The obligation that comes with freedom; the need to control one's actions and choices.

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Aristotle's Volition

The power of the human will to choose. Involves reason's role in making those choices.

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Human Rationality

The capacity for reason and logic which is central to human choice making.

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St. Thomas's Spirituality

Spiritual dimension of human freedom, allowing moral reasoning and choice.

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Human Agency (St.Thomas)

The ability of human beings to act, influencing themselves and the world.

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Free Will

The power to choose freely, without external constraints.

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Moral Responsibility

The obligation to choose what is right and good, according to one's moral values.

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Study Notes

Freedom of the Human Person (Part 1)

  • Freedom is the human capacity to act (or not act) as one chooses without external compulsion or restraint.
  • Freedom is intrinsic and indicates a person's capacity
  • Choosing one's actions and performing them distinguishes persons from animals.
  • Animals respond to commands and pre-determined stimuli while persons can choose their course of action.
  • Freedom entails responsibilities. A person's freedom (or lack thereof) impacts their humanity.
  • Aristotle defined volition as the faculty or power to use or discharge one's will. He stated that the will is tied to intellect, and humans have the power to choose good or bad, worthy or worthless. Happiness is in one's own hands, to preserve and develop or cast away. Reason is a divine characteristic.
  • St. Thomas Aquinas considers freedom to be tied to spirituality. It is a condition of goodness, which arises from our nature to be in the world.
  • St. Thomas Aquinas (Summa Theologica), asserts that God exists as a first cause, and that humans have the power to change themselves and the world. A conscience is a result of spirituality.
  • Jean-Paul Sartre's Existentialism establishes that existence precedes essence. Persons build their destiny through choice. Individual choice is independent of the influence of others.
  • Freedom means exercising our capacity to make decisions, change our life path, and direct the path of our lives through our own steering.
  • Freedom is something that is exercised through choices. When a person exercises her freedom, she becomes real.
  • Hobbes, Rousseau, and Locke define freedom in the context of a social contract with a governing body. It is an amount of surrendered freedom to gain the benefits of an ordered society
  • Freedom is never absolute, it always comes with limitations (responsibilities)

Kinds of Freedom

  • Physical Freedom: The absence of any physical restraint that limits one's mobility
  • Psychological Freedom: Ones' innate freedom to choose actions based on right and wise judgment. It cannot be denied or taken away.
  • Moral Freedom: Using freedom to uphold human dignity and goodness, demonstrated by charitable work, outreach, sensitivity for others & social responsibility.
  • Positive Freedom: Freedom that involves active effort, mastery and self-control. Taking responsibility for our actions.
  • Negative Freedom: The absence of interference or coercion. This is the freedom from external obstacles.
  • Absolute Freedom: Absence of hindrances, allowing one to do whatever you want. In reality, though, freedom isn't absolute. It's always subject to limitations.

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Explore the concept of human freedom and its intrinsic nature. This quiz delves into the distinctions between human beings and animals regarding choice and volition. Uncover the philosophical insights of Aristotle and St. Thomas Aquinas on freedom and its implications for humanity.

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