Introduction to Freedom of the Human Person Philosophy Quiz

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What does the lesson aim to realize?

  • The meaning of freedom
  • The consequence of one's actions (correct)
  • The significance of political freedom
  • The importance of economic freedom

Which aspect is NOT included in the context of freedom as discussed in the text?

  • Economic freedom
  • Political freedom
  • Technological freedom (correct)
  • Religious freedom

What does the text imply by 'Freedom can be an empty space'?

  • Freedom results in social isolation
  • Freedom is a meaningless concept
  • Freedom allows for a wide range of choices (correct)
  • Freedom is a restrictive condition

What does inner freedom distinguish according to the text?

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What does the distinctively human mode of existence arise from?

<p>An act of negation from nature and the world of things (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the state of affairs in which people are shaping the politics to which they belong, as per the text?

<p>Political freedom (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between freedom and nature?

<p>Freedom is the negation of nature, asserting human independence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Aristotle view the power of volition and free choice?

<p>Reason can legislate, but only through will can its legislation be translated into action. Our will is an instrument of free choice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does St. Thomas Aquinas believe about the unique power of human beings?

<p>Human beings have the power to change themselves and the things around them for the better (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the relationship between human freedom and finitude?

<p>Human freedom is always conjoined with finitude or limitations, making it inherently restricted (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Aristotle consider the purpose of human beings to be?

<p>To live a virtuous life and pursue happiness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of practical intellect in guiding human will?

<p>The task of practical intellect is to guide will by enlightening it, allowing for informed decision-making (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the text characterize the relationship between reason and free choice according to Aristotle?

<p>Reason can legislate, but only through will can its legislation be translated into action. Our will is an instrument of free choice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does St. Thomas Aquinas associate with human beings having the spark of the divine?

<p>The capacity for rational thought and moral choices (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text imply about moral acts according to Aristotle?

<p>Moral acts are always particular acts within human power and responsibility (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Aristotle perceive the happiness of every human being's soul?

<p>The happiness of every human being's soul is his/her own hands, to preserve and develop or to cast away (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Freedom - External Circumstances

The concept of freedom does not mean absence of external situations.

Inner Freedom

Distinguishes between the ability to make choices and the ability to make good choices.

Freedom as an Empty Space

Having the ability to make choices does not necessarily mean one has the capacity to make good choices.

Distinctively Human Existence

Arises from self-awareness and rational thought in people.

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Human Influence on Politics

People shape the politics to which they belong, implying humans can influence and create their political systems.

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Freedom and Nature

Product of human rationality and nature seen as a constraint on human freedom.

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Aristotle's View of Free Choice

Unique to humans.

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Aristotle's View of Human Purpose

Achieve happiness through virtuous living.

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Role of Practical Intellect

Guides human will by enabling reasoning to make informed decisions .

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Reason and Free Choice

Reason informs/guides free choices.

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Aristotle's Moral Acts

Align with reason and promote flourishing.

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Aquinas' View of Free Choice

Unique due to a divine spark.

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Aquinas' Capacity for Moral Acts

Due to rational nature and divine spark.

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Freedom and Finitude

Limited by, but enabled by human finitude.

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Study Notes

Freedom and Human Existence

  • The lesson aims to explore the concept of freedom and its significance in human existence.

Aspects of Freedom

  • The concept of freedom excludes the idea of freedom from external circumstances.
  • Inner freedom distinguishes between the ability to make choices and the ability to make good choices.
  • Freedom can be an empty space, implying that having the ability to make choices does not necessarily mean one has the capacity to make good choices.

Human Existence and Politics

  • The distinctively human mode of existence arises from the capacity for self-awareness and rational thought.
  • In a state of affairs, people shape the politics to which they belong, implying that humans have the ability to influence and create their own political systems.

Freedom and Nature

  • There is a complex relationship between freedom and nature, with freedom being seen as a product of human rationality and nature being seen as a constraint on human freedom.

Aristotle's Views

  • Aristotle views the power of volition and free choice as a unique aspect of human existence.
  • According to Aristotle, the purpose of human beings is to achieve happiness and fulfillment through living a virtuous life.
  • The practical intellect plays a role in guiding human will by providing the ability to reason and make informed decisions.
  • Aristotle characterizes the relationship between reason and free choice as intertwined, with reason informing and guiding free choices.
  • Aristotle implies that moral acts are those that align with reason and promote human flourishing.

St. Thomas Aquinas' Views

  • St. Thomas Aquinas believes that human beings have a unique power of volition and free choice due to the spark of the divine within them.
  • According to Aquinas, human beings have the capacity for moral acts due to their rational nature and the spark of the divine.

Human Freedom and Finitude

  • The text describes the relationship between human freedom and finitude as complex, with human freedom being limited by human finitude, but also enabled by it.

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