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What does voluntariness refer to in the context of freedom?
What does voluntariness refer to in the context of freedom?
- The ability to act of one's own free will (correct)
- The obligation to obey rules
- The control exerted by others over a person
- The absence of consequences for actions
Which factor is essential in the exercise of freedom?
Which factor is essential in the exercise of freedom?
- Impulsiveness
- Negligence
- Complacency
- Prudence (correct)
What defines an I-THOU relationship?
What defines an I-THOU relationship?
- Recognizing the other person as a 'whole' (correct)
- Viewing the other person as a partner in an experience
- Seeing the other as a mere object
- Having no emotional connection
What does self-reflection contribute to decision making?
What does self-reflection contribute to decision making?
What is described as an obstacle to dialogue?
What is described as an obstacle to dialogue?
Which characteristic is associated with genuine relationships?
Which characteristic is associated with genuine relationships?
What does availability entail in human relations?
What does availability entail in human relations?
What is the first level of self-other interaction?
What is the first level of self-other interaction?
What does transcendence refer to?
What does transcendence refer to?
Which view believes that humans are the most important species on the planet?
Which view believes that humans are the most important species on the planet?
What principle of sustainability refers to maintaining the state of the environment?
What principle of sustainability refers to maintaining the state of the environment?
Which philosopher is associated with the idea that a human being is rational?
Which philosopher is associated with the idea that a human being is rational?
What type of freedom refers to the liberty to accomplish an action without interference from obstacles?
What type of freedom refers to the liberty to accomplish an action without interference from obstacles?
How is prudence defined in the context of decision-making?
How is prudence defined in the context of decision-making?
Which type of freedom is referred to as 'Freedom of Choice'?
Which type of freedom is referred to as 'Freedom of Choice'?
Which principle of sustainability focuses on conserving natural resources for future generations?
Which principle of sustainability focuses on conserving natural resources for future generations?
What type of society is characterized by the domestication of animals?
What type of society is characterized by the domestication of animals?
Which type of society is known for having a strict hierarchical system based on land ownership?
Which type of society is known for having a strict hierarchical system based on land ownership?
According to Aristotle, what is the method to achieve happiness?
According to Aristotle, what is the method to achieve happiness?
What is a characteristic of post-industrial societies?
What is a characteristic of post-industrial societies?
Which philosopher believed that happiness is tied to earthly dimensions?
Which philosopher believed that happiness is tied to earthly dimensions?
In which type of society do people typically use plows and oxen for farming?
In which type of society do people typically use plows and oxen for farming?
What is the primary definition of death in a medical context?
What is the primary definition of death in a medical context?
What type of good is pursued for its own sake, such as love and friendship?
What type of good is pursued for its own sake, such as love and friendship?
What is the primary characteristic that defines voluntariness?
What is the primary characteristic that defines voluntariness?
Which factor promotes the ability to govern oneself with reason?
Which factor promotes the ability to govern oneself with reason?
Which type of relationship recognizes the 'whole' in another person?
Which type of relationship recognizes the 'whole' in another person?
What describes authentic dialogue?
What describes authentic dialogue?
What is the obstacle characterized by hiding aspects of oneself to seem more desirable?
What is the obstacle characterized by hiding aspects of oneself to seem more desirable?
What does self-reflection help individuals achieve?
What does self-reflection help individuals achieve?
Which characteristic is associated with the willingness to be present for others?
Which characteristic is associated with the willingness to be present for others?
What represents the deeper level of self-other interaction?
What represents the deeper level of self-other interaction?
What is a defining characteristic of hunting-and-gathering societies?
What is a defining characteristic of hunting-and-gathering societies?
What distinguishes industrial societies from agricultural societies?
What distinguishes industrial societies from agricultural societies?
According to Nietzsche, what is the perception of happiness held by mediocre people?
According to Nietzsche, what is the perception of happiness held by mediocre people?
In what way do post-industrial societies primarily utilize information technology?
In what way do post-industrial societies primarily utilize information technology?
What is Aristotle’s view on happiness?
What is Aristotle’s view on happiness?
Which type of society is characterized by specializing in the raising of livestock?
Which type of society is characterized by specializing in the raising of livestock?
What type of good is referred to as noble good?
What type of good is referred to as noble good?
What does eco-centrism emphasize in its view of the environment?
What does eco-centrism emphasize in its view of the environment?
Which principle of sustainability promotes the efficient use of resources?
Which principle of sustainability promotes the efficient use of resources?
What is the main characteristic of moral freedom?
What is the main characteristic of moral freedom?
What does the concept of transcendence imply about human existence?
What does the concept of transcendence imply about human existence?
Which philosopher associated freedom with the desire to be God?
Which philosopher associated freedom with the desire to be God?
What does frugality emphasize in resource management?
What does frugality emphasize in resource management?
What is psychological freedom also known as?
What is psychological freedom also known as?
What does equity in sustainability primarily focus on?
What does equity in sustainability primarily focus on?
What does self-reflection primarily enhance in decision making?
What does self-reflection primarily enhance in decision making?
Which characteristic distinguishes an I-THOU relationship from an I-IT relationship?
Which characteristic distinguishes an I-THOU relationship from an I-IT relationship?
What is the primary obstacle to effective dialogue characterized by not listening?
What is the primary obstacle to effective dialogue characterized by not listening?
Which factor is essential in practicing prudence?
Which factor is essential in practicing prudence?
What is the term for a social process that sees other people as embedded within the self?
What is the term for a social process that sees other people as embedded within the self?
What does voluntariness enable a person to do?
What does voluntariness enable a person to do?
Which level of self-other interaction involves awareness of being seen by others?
Which level of self-other interaction involves awareness of being seen by others?
Which of the following best describes empathy?
Which of the following best describes empathy?
What does love represent in the context of human experience?
What does love represent in the context of human experience?
What is the main focus of eco-centrism?
What is the main focus of eco-centrism?
Which principle of sustainability focuses on minimizing waste in resource usage?
Which principle of sustainability focuses on minimizing waste in resource usage?
How is frugality defined in the context of resource management?
How is frugality defined in the context of resource management?
Which philosopher asserted that spiritual freedom is tied to the existence of God?
Which philosopher asserted that spiritual freedom is tied to the existence of God?
What defines physical freedom?
What defines physical freedom?
What distinguishes moral freedom from other forms of freedom?
What distinguishes moral freedom from other forms of freedom?
What is a defining characteristic of horticultural societies?
What is a defining characteristic of horticultural societies?
Which type of society is characterized by the use of factories and machines?
Which type of society is characterized by the use of factories and machines?
According to Aristotle, what is essential for achieving happiness?
According to Aristotle, what is essential for achieving happiness?
What aspect distinguishes post-industrial societies from industrial societies?
What aspect distinguishes post-industrial societies from industrial societies?
Which philosopher believed that happiness is linked to earthly pleasures?
Which philosopher believed that happiness is linked to earthly pleasures?
What characterizes feudal societies?
What characterizes feudal societies?
What is considered a 'noble good'?
What is considered a 'noble good'?
What is defined as maintaining the state of the environment?
What is defined as maintaining the state of the environment?
Which type of freedom specifically concerns the absence of physical restraint?
Which type of freedom specifically concerns the absence of physical restraint?
Which view asserts that all organisms, not just humans, have inherent value?
Which view asserts that all organisms, not just humans, have inherent value?
What embodies the ability to make choices and perform those choices?
What embodies the ability to make choices and perform those choices?
Which principle of sustainability focuses on the fair use of resources for future generations?
Which principle of sustainability focuses on the fair use of resources for future generations?
Which philosopher associated the concept of freedom with the desire to be God?
Which philosopher associated the concept of freedom with the desire to be God?
What is the act of using resources wisely and practically known as?
What is the act of using resources wisely and practically known as?
Which type of freedom is characterized by using freedom in a manner that upholds human dignity?
Which type of freedom is characterized by using freedom in a manner that upholds human dignity?
Which type of society is primarily characterized by the cultivation of crops with simple tools?
Which type of society is primarily characterized by the cultivation of crops with simple tools?
What defines the term 'death' in a medical context?
What defines the term 'death' in a medical context?
According to Nietzsche, what is the desire of mediocre people regarding happiness?
According to Nietzsche, what is the desire of mediocre people regarding happiness?
Which philosopher believed that virtue is essential for achieving happiness?
Which philosopher believed that virtue is essential for achieving happiness?
What characteristic is primarily associated with post-industrial societies?
What characteristic is primarily associated with post-industrial societies?
Which form of happiness did Epicurus believe was influenced by earthly dimensions?
Which form of happiness did Epicurus believe was influenced by earthly dimensions?
In feudal societies, what is primarily responsible for the hierarchy of power?
In feudal societies, what is primarily responsible for the hierarchy of power?
What defines the concept of voluntariness in relation to freedom?
What defines the concept of voluntariness in relation to freedom?
Which factor is essential for exercising prudence in decision-making?
Which factor is essential for exercising prudence in decision-making?
What is the main characteristic of an I-IT relationship?
What is the main characteristic of an I-IT relationship?
What describes the deeper level of self-other interaction?
What describes the deeper level of self-other interaction?
What does authentic dialogue facilitate in human relationships?
What does authentic dialogue facilitate in human relationships?
Which obstacle to dialogue involves not listening effectively?
Which obstacle to dialogue involves not listening effectively?
Which characteristic is essential for the process of communirazation?
Which characteristic is essential for the process of communirazation?
Flashcards
Anthropocentrism
Anthropocentrism
The view that humans are the most important species and can freely change nature.
Biocentrism
Biocentrism
The belief that all life forms have inherent value and should be protected.
Ecocentrism
Ecocentrism
The view that ecosystems and biological communities are valuable and deserve protection.
Environmental Integrity
Environmental Integrity
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Physical Freedom
Physical Freedom
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Psychological Freedom
Psychological Freedom
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Metaphysical Freedom
Metaphysical Freedom
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Prudence
Prudence
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What are the two elements that define freedom?
What are the two elements that define freedom?
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What is prudence?
What is prudence?
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What is self-reflection?
What is self-reflection?
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What is intersubjectivity?
What is intersubjectivity?
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What is dialogue?
What is dialogue?
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What is empathy?
What is empathy?
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What is the I-IT relationship?
What is the I-IT relationship?
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What is the I-THOU relationship?
What is the I-THOU relationship?
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Hunting-and-gathering societies
Hunting-and-gathering societies
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Horticultural societies
Horticultural societies
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Pastoral societies
Pastoral societies
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Agricultural societies
Agricultural societies
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Feudal societies
Feudal societies
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Industrial societies
Industrial societies
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Post-industrial societies
Post-industrial societies
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Aristotle's view on happiness
Aristotle's view on happiness
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Transcendence
Transcendence
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Loneliness
Loneliness
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Love
Love
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Economic Efficiency
Economic Efficiency
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What defines freedom?
What defines freedom?
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Self-reflection
Self-reflection
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Intersubjectivity
Intersubjectivity
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Dialogue
Dialogue
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Empathy
Empathy
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I-IT Relationship
I-IT Relationship
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I-THOU Relationship
I-THOU Relationship
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What are Hunting-and-gathering societies?
What are Hunting-and-gathering societies?
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What are Horticultural societies?
What are Horticultural societies?
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What are Pastoral societies?
What are Pastoral societies?
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What are Agricultural societies?
What are Agricultural societies?
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What are Feudal societies?
What are Feudal societies?
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What are Industrial societies?
What are Industrial societies?
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What are Post-industrial societies?
What are Post-industrial societies?
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What is Aristotle's view on happiness?
What is Aristotle's view on happiness?
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Voluntariness
Voluntariness
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Responsibility
Responsibility
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Frugality
Frugality
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Love as Transcendence
Love as Transcendence
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Communirazation
Communirazation
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Study Notes
Human Person as an Embodied Spirit
- Transcendence is existing beyond material experience
- Loneliness can stem from vulnerability and fear of death
- Love involves richness, positivity, and transcendence
Human Person and the Environment
- Anthropocentrism: Humans are most important, free to use nature
- Biocentrism: All organisms have inherent value
- Ecocentrism: Value on ecosystems and biological communities
- Sustainability principles:
- Environmental Integrity: Maintaining the environment
- Economic Efficiency: Prudent resource use
- Equity: Ensuring future access to resources
Prudence vs. Frugality
- Prudence: Good judgment, avoiding risks
- Frugality: Wise use of resources
Freedom of the Human Person
- Freedom: Ability to choose and create oneself
- Famous Philosophers' Concepts on Freedom:
- Aristotle: Humans are rational, reason is divine
- St. Thomas Aquinas: Spiritual freedom, God's existence
- Jean-Paul Sartre: Individual freedom, desire to be God
- Kinds of Freedom:
- Physical: Absence of physical restraint
- Psychological (Freedom of Choice):
- Moral: Using freedom for human dignity and goodness
Intersubjectivity
- Intersubjectivity: Shared understanding and awareness between people
- Subject/Object: Observer/Observed
- Characteristics of Human Relations:
- Dialogue: Deep, genuine relationship
- Empathy: Understanding and sharing feelings
- Communication: Community embedded within self
- Availability: Willingness to be present
- Types of Relationships:
- I-It: Other as an object to fulfill needs
- I-Thou: Acknowledging the whole person
Self-Other Interaction
- Levels of Self-Other Interaction:
- First Level: Awareness of the other’s existence
- Deeper Level: Awareness of being seen by the other
- Authentic Dialogue: Acknowledgement of interconnectedness
Obstacles to Dialogue
- Seeming: Deliberately hiding/showing aspects
- Speechifying: Talking past another
- Imposition: Telling others what to do
Human Person and Society
- Society: Complex of groups in reciprocal relations
- Types of Society:
- Hunting-and-gathering: Small, simple food gathering
- Horticultural: Crop growing
- Pastoral: Animal husbandry
- Agricultural: Advanced farming, tools
- Feudal: Hierarchical land ownership
- Industrial: Factories, machines
- Post-industrial: Information technology, service jobs
- Social Influence: Emotions, opinions, behaviors influenced by others
Human Person Towards Impending Death
- Death: Physical cessation of life (brain function)
- Happiness: State of being, not just emotions.
Philosophical Concept on Happiness
- Aristotle: Happiness is the highest desire, achieved through virtue
- Epicurus: Happiness comes from the earthly realm
- Nietzsche: Happiness associated with mediocrity
Kinds of Good
- Noble good: Pursued for its own sake
- Useful good: Provides value, benefits
- Pleasurable good: Brings pleasure
Suffering and Pain
- Suffering: Feeling of discomfort or pain (physical or mental)
- Types of Pain or Suffering: Physical, mental, emotional, psychological
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