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What does freedom of choice fundamentally enable a person to do?
Which of the following is not a type of freedom described?
What does voluntariness in the context of human actions refer to?
According to the content, what is the role of prudence in decision making?
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Who stated that 'Freedom is obedience to self-formulated rules'?
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According to Thomas Hobbes, what is the nature of humans at birth?
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What is an essential property of a human person highlighted in the content?
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Which philosopher emphasized that 'To love is to will the good of the other'?
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The ability to make choices and perform actions is rooted in the human person's self-________.
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______ is the accountability of one's actions and their consequences.
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The act of making good judgment that allows a person to avoid risks is known as ______.
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According to philosophers, freedom is often defined as ______ to self-formulated rules.
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In moral freedom, a person is free to perform actions that are considered ______ and wise.
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Human acts are defined as ______ actions that are voluntary.
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Thomas Hobbes believes that human beings are born naturally ______ and evil.
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The statement 'Freedom is what you do with what’s been done to you' is attributed to ______ Paul Sartre.
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Study Notes
Introduction to the Philosophy of a Human Person
- Freedom is an essential property of a human person.
- It stems from self-determination, intellectual capability, and free will.
- Freedom is the ability to make choices, perform actions, and prepare for the consequences of those actions.
- Freedom gives us the choice to undertake possible actions and enables us to come up with new choices.
Consequences of Choice
- Be willing to accept the consequences of your decisions and actions.
Types of Freedom
- Physical Freedom: The freedom of mobility; the ability to go where one wants to go.
- Psychological Freedom: The freedom to perform actions that are considered right and wise.
- Moral Freedom: The freedom to uphold human dignity and goodness.
Elements of Freedom
- Voluntariness: The ability to act out of one's own free will and determination.
- Responsibility: Accountability for one's actions and their consequences.
- Prudence: The act of making good judgment that allows a person to avoid risks.
Theoretical Frameworks of Freedom
- Intellectual: Reason is nothing if it is not rationalized into the will and turned into action. (Aristotle)
- Spiritual: Seeking God on your own terms, both materially and spiritually. (St. Thomas Aquinas)
- Individual: All humans are free and are not constrained in searching for meaning in themselves and the world. (John Paul Sartre)
- Political: All humans should confer all their powers and strengths into one ruler. (Social Contract Theory)
Thomas Hobbes
- Believes that human beings are born naturally bad and evil.
Freedom of a Human Person
- Freedom is an essential property of a human person
- Rooted in self-determination, exercise of intellectual capability, and free will
- Enables choice, action, and preparation for consequences
- Provides opportunity to make new choices
Types of Freedom
- Physical: Freedom of mobility
- Psychological: Freedom to perform actions considered right and wise
- Moral: Upholds human dignity and goodness
Elements of Freedom
- Voluntariness: Ability to act out of one's own free will and determination
- Human Act (Voluntary): Actions driven by free will
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Act of Human (Involuntary): Actions not driven by free will
- Ignorance
- Reflexes
- Fear
- Mannerisms
- Passion
- Violence
- Habits
Responsibility
- Accountability for actions and their consequences
Prudence
- Act of making good judgment to avoid risks
Theoretical Frameworks of Freedom
- Intellectual: Reason is rationalized into action
- Spiritual: Seeking God on one's own terms, both materially and spiritually
- Individual: All humans are free to search meaning in self and the world
- Political: Humans should confer all powers to one ruler (social contract theory)
Thomas Hobbes
- Believes human beings are born naturally bad and evil
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This quiz explores the concept of freedom as an essential property of a human person. It examines various aspects of freedom, including its types, consequences of choices, and the foundational elements that encompass human agency and moral responsibility. Assess your understanding of these philosophical principles related to human existence and decision-making.
