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What distinguishes human acts from acts of man?
What distinguishes human acts from acts of man?
Which of the following best describes involuntary actions?
Which of the following best describes involuntary actions?
What type of action is characterized as a mixture of voluntary and involuntary?
What type of action is characterized as a mixture of voluntary and involuntary?
According to the content, freedom and obligation are essential for which aspect?
According to the content, freedom and obligation are essential for which aspect?
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Which of the following examples illustrates an involuntary action under compulsion?
Which of the following examples illustrates an involuntary action under compulsion?
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What is a key characteristic of acts performed by animals as compared to human acts?
What is a key characteristic of acts performed by animals as compared to human acts?
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How does Aristotle classify voluntary actions?
How does Aristotle classify voluntary actions?
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Which example signifies an act of man that is not a human act?
Which example signifies an act of man that is not a human act?
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What is the primary characteristic of tribal societies regarding their communication systems?
What is the primary characteristic of tribal societies regarding their communication systems?
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In the context of feudal society, what was the role of vassals?
In the context of feudal society, what was the role of vassals?
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Which economic system emerged after the medieval period, characterized by ongoing development?
Which economic system emerged after the medieval period, characterized by ongoing development?
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What defines the social classes within the feudal system?
What defines the social classes within the feudal system?
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What virtue is central to Confucianism, emphasizing human-heartedness and sociality?
What virtue is central to Confucianism, emphasizing human-heartedness and sociality?
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How did tribal societies ensure their self-sustaining structure?
How did tribal societies ensure their self-sustaining structure?
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What does Martin Buber's concept of 'I-Thou' relationships emphasize?
What does Martin Buber's concept of 'I-Thou' relationships emphasize?
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Which of the following statements best describes the moral and belief systems of tribal societies?
Which of the following statements best describes the moral and belief systems of tribal societies?
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What was one characteristic of the urban society during the medieval period?
What was one characteristic of the urban society during the medieval period?
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According to Karol Wojtyla, what is fundamental to human reality?
According to Karol Wojtyla, what is fundamental to human reality?
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What was a key issue in Europe during the Middle Ages that affected the social structure?
What was a key issue in Europe during the Middle Ages that affected the social structure?
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Which term describes a community comprised of individuals understanding themselves through relationships with each other, according to Wojtyla?
Which term describes a community comprised of individuals understanding themselves through relationships with each other, according to Wojtyla?
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How are human actions viewed in the philosophy of Confucius?
How are human actions viewed in the philosophy of Confucius?
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What is one characteristic of 'I-It' relationships according to Buber?
What is one characteristic of 'I-It' relationships according to Buber?
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What role does 'Participation' play in Wojtyla's philosophy?
What role does 'Participation' play in Wojtyla's philosophy?
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What describes a 'tribal society' in the context of pre-industrial societies?
What describes a 'tribal society' in the context of pre-industrial societies?
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What defines an industrial society?
What defines an industrial society?
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Which of the following transitions marks a post-industrial society?
Which of the following transitions marks a post-industrial society?
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Who first coined the term ‘post-industrial’?
Who first coined the term ‘post-industrial’?
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What is a characteristic of post-industrial societies?
What is a characteristic of post-industrial societies?
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What type of workers replaces manual laborers in a post-industrial society?
What type of workers replaces manual laborers in a post-industrial society?
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Which of these is a result of post-industrialization?
Which of these is a result of post-industrialization?
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What does post-industrial society emphasize regarding technology?
What does post-industrial society emphasize regarding technology?
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What is the main objective of an industrial economy?
What is the main objective of an industrial economy?
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What is primarily diminished in virtual interactions compared to face-to-face interactions?
What is primarily diminished in virtual interactions compared to face-to-face interactions?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of disembodied relations in a technological society?
Which of the following is a characteristic of disembodied relations in a technological society?
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What drives individuals to prefer disembodied human relations according to the content?
What drives individuals to prefer disembodied human relations according to the content?
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How does virtual communication affect the dynamics of family and friendships?
How does virtual communication affect the dynamics of family and friendships?
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What is one major risk associated with virtual worlds that influences commitment?
What is one major risk associated with virtual worlds that influences commitment?
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What is a common behavior observed when individuals engage with serious social issues online?
What is a common behavior observed when individuals engage with serious social issues online?
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Which of these aspects does not characterize the preference for virtual communications over face-to-face interactions?
Which of these aspects does not characterize the preference for virtual communications over face-to-face interactions?
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What societal change is highlighted regarding human interaction over the last two decades?
What societal change is highlighted regarding human interaction over the last two decades?
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What is the primary reason people prefer interacting with their devices instead of with others?
What is the primary reason people prefer interacting with their devices instead of with others?
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How has the advent of selfies impacted human interactions?
How has the advent of selfies impacted human interactions?
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What effect do virtual worlds have on personal identity?
What effect do virtual worlds have on personal identity?
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What aspect of commitment is particularly challenging in virtual worlds?
What aspect of commitment is particularly challenging in virtual worlds?
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What does the use of a monopod imply about modern social interactions?
What does the use of a monopod imply about modern social interactions?
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Why might individuals feel more like themselves online than offline?
Why might individuals feel more like themselves online than offline?
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What is a key characteristic of relationships formed in virtual worlds?
What is a key characteristic of relationships formed in virtual worlds?
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What is one possible consequence of preferring virtual interactions over real-life ones?
What is one possible consequence of preferring virtual interactions over real-life ones?
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Study Notes
Human Actions vs Acts of Man
- A human act is performed only by a human being, unlike acts of man, which animals also perform.
- Voluntary acts are distinctively human because they are under the control of the will.
- Voluntary acts can be motivated by the will, intellect, or emotion.
Aristotle's Distinction of Voluntary and Involuntary Actions
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Voluntary actions: Originate from the individual performing the act using knowledge about the situation.
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Classification of Voluntary Actions:
- Voluntary: Actions performed from will and reason.
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Related to compulsion (mixed): More voluntary if the desire and choice has been performed, but involuntary if it considers preferences or alternatives.
- Example: A person compelled to commit a crime – choose to do the crime and family survives, OR choose not to and the family is murdered.
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Involuntary Actions:
- Actions done under force or coercion.
- Actions done through ignorance, where the doer failed to understand the effect and feels sorry for the result.
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Classification of Voluntary Actions:
Human Freedom and Obligation
- Freedom and obligation are essential for morality.
- Freedom is the ability to choose a course of action and take responsibility for its consequences.
- Obligation follows from freedom, meaning individuals are responsible for their actions in the realm of morality.
Intellectual Choice vs Practical Choice
- Intellectual Choice: Deliberately selected based on a moral standpoint.
- Practical Choice: Borne out of psychological and emotional considerations in a specific situation.
Intersubjectivity
- Intersubjectivity is the "sharing of subjective states by two or more individuals."
- It refers to the organic union of the subjective and objective realities of beings.
- Philosophers like Confucius, Martin Buber, and Karol Wojtyla have pondered intersubjectivity's importance in human life.
Types of Societies
- Tribal Society: A primitive society, characterized by close-knit social groups, a leader or chief, limited communication, and self-sustaining structure.
- Feudal Society: An economic, political, and social system in medieval Europe (9th-15th centuries). Characterized by a hierarchical structure, land ownership, and obligations between lords, vassals, and peasants.
- Industrial Society: Uses advanced technology for mass production and manufacturing, focusing on efficiency, standardized products, and the workforce.
- Post-Industrial Society: Shifts from manufacturing to service-based economy, characterized by a knowledge-based economy, technological advancements, and changes in values and norms.
Digital Society and the Information Age
- Digital technologies have reshaped human interactions.
- Digital citizenship involves participating responsibly in the online space.
The Disembodied Subject
- The modern technological society is often characterized by disembodied interactions.
- People use digital technologies for virtual interactions and communication over face-to-face interactions.
Death and Authenticity
- Death is certain, indefinite, and one's responsibility.
- It is non-relational, because each individual experiences death personally.
- Death brings an end to one's relations with others.
- Authenticity relates to death because it urges people to freely choose and embrace life.
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This quiz explores the distinctions between human acts and acts of man, focusing on Aristotle's classification of voluntary and involuntary actions. Understand how voluntary actions are tied to will, intellect, and emotion, and the nuances involved in actions performed under compulsion. Test your understanding of these philosophical concepts.
