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What does physical freedom primarily refer to?
What does physical freedom primarily refer to?
- The absence of physical restraint (correct)
- The power to reflect on one's actions
- The freedom to choose one's beliefs
- The ability to make moral decisions
What element of freedom is described as the ability to act out of one’s own free will?
What element of freedom is described as the ability to act out of one’s own free will?
- Self-Reflection
- Responsibility
- Voluntariness (correct)
- Love
According to the content, the concept of moral freedom relates to what aspect?
According to the content, the concept of moral freedom relates to what aspect?
- Performing actions without societal influence
- Upholding human dignity and goodness (correct)
- Escaping legal constraints
- Doing whatever feels right without consequence
Which of the following philosophers emphasized that love, rather than law, should govern humanity?
Which of the following philosophers emphasized that love, rather than law, should govern humanity?
What is the implication of Jean Paul Sartre’s assertion about individual freedom?
What is the implication of Jean Paul Sartre’s assertion about individual freedom?
Which statement about responsibility is correct according to the content?
Which statement about responsibility is correct according to the content?
What does the law of nature (lex naturalis) state according to Thomas Hobbes?
What does the law of nature (lex naturalis) state according to Thomas Hobbes?
Which of the following best describes psychological freedom?
Which of the following best describes psychological freedom?
What type of freedom involves the absence of physical restraint?
What type of freedom involves the absence of physical restraint?
Which element of freedom encourages individuals to evaluate their actions and choices?
Which element of freedom encourages individuals to evaluate their actions and choices?
According to the concept of moral freedom, what enhances a person's freedom?
According to the concept of moral freedom, what enhances a person's freedom?
Which philosopher suggested that love is a transformative power for humanity?
Which philosopher suggested that love is a transformative power for humanity?
What does the 'Law of Nature' (lex naturalis) forbid according to Hobbes?
What does the 'Law of Nature' (lex naturalis) forbid according to Hobbes?
What is a primary consequence associated with the exercise of free will?
What is a primary consequence associated with the exercise of free will?
Which philosopher is known for the assertion that human beings have the power to change themselves?
Which philosopher is known for the assertion that human beings have the power to change themselves?
What role does responsibility play in the context of freedom?
What role does responsibility play in the context of freedom?
According to Sartre, consciousness is fundamentally linked to what aspect of human existence?
According to Sartre, consciousness is fundamentally linked to what aspect of human existence?
What is a characteristic of psychological freedom?
What is a characteristic of psychological freedom?
Flashcards
Physical Freedom
Physical Freedom
The absence of physical restrictions; freedom of movement.
Psychological Freedom
Psychological Freedom
Freedom of choice; the ability to decide what to do without outside force.
Moral Freedom
Moral Freedom
Using freedom in a way that is good and respects human dignity.
Volantarieness
Volantarieness
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Responsibility
Responsibility
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Self-Reflection
Self-Reflection
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Freedom (in general)
Freedom (in general)
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Law of Nature (lex naturalis)
Law of Nature (lex naturalis)
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What is freedom?
What is freedom?
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Types of Freedom
Types of Freedom
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What does 'exercise of free will and intellect' mean?
What does 'exercise of free will and intellect' mean?
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What makes a person more free?
What makes a person more free?
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What is voluntariness?
What is voluntariness?
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What is responsibility?
What is responsibility?
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What is self-reflection?
What is self-reflection?
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Aristotle's view on freedom
Aristotle's view on freedom
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St. Thomas Aquinas' view on freedom
St. Thomas Aquinas' view on freedom
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Jean-Paul Sartre's view on freedom
Jean-Paul Sartre's view on freedom
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Study Notes
Freedom of the Human Person
- Freedom is the power to be what you want to be, and the ability to choose and create yourself.
- It's an inherent and crucial part of a person.
- Free will and intellect are exercised through freedom.
- People always seek freedom.
Kinds of Freedom
- Physical Freedom: Absence of physical restraints, allowing mobility.
- Psychological Freedom: Freedom of choice, to act according to one's own judgment, without outside influence. No one can force you against your will.
- Moral Freedom: Using freedom to uphold human dignity and goodness. A person becomes freer by using freedom well.
Elements Defining Freedom
- Volantarieness: The ability to act based on one's own free will and self-determination.
- Responsibility: Being accountable for one's actions and their consequences.
- Self-Reflection: Reflecting on actions, considering their effects, and making beneficial decisions.
Key Individuals and their Theories
- Aristotle: Reason guides decisions, but willpower is needed to translate plans into actions. Character is not an excuse for immoral conduct.
- St. Thomas Aquinas: Love, not rules, shapes human development. Love should guide human life.
- Jean-Paul Sartre: People create their own destinies. Being human means being free to imagine, choose, and take responsibility for life.
- Thomas Hobbes: 'Law of Nature'—a person should not do anything that damages their life or prevents others from living. This applies in social contracts.
- Jean-Jacques Rousseau: Communities are formed for self-protection from others, through mutual agreement.
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