Introduction to the Philosophy of a Human Person

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What does freedom of choice fundamentally enable a person to do?

Avoid taking any actions

Make choices and prepare for consequences (correct)

Depend on others for decision-making

Be influenced solely by societal norms

Which of the following is not a type of freedom described?

Moral freedom

Emotional freedom (correct)

Physical freedom

Psychological freedom

What does voluntariness in the context of human actions refer to?

Acting under external pressures

Acting out of one's own free will (correct)

Following established societal rules

Behaving in reaction to instinctual drives

According to the content, what is the role of prudence in decision making?

To make good judgments and avoid risks Signup and view all the answers

Who stated that 'Freedom is obedience to self-formulated rules'?

Aristotle Signup and view all the answers

According to Thomas Hobbes, what is the nature of humans at birth?

Naturally bad and evil Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential property of a human person highlighted in the content?

Self-determination Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher emphasized that 'To love is to will the good of the other'?

St. Thomas Aquinas Signup and view all the answers

The ability to make choices and perform actions is rooted in the human person's self-________.

determination Signup and view all the answers

______ is the accountability of one's actions and their consequences.

Responsibility Signup and view all the answers

The act of making good judgment that allows a person to avoid risks is known as ______.

prudence Signup and view all the answers

According to philosophers, freedom is often defined as ______ to self-formulated rules.

obedience Signup and view all the answers

In moral freedom, a person is free to perform actions that are considered ______ and wise.

right Signup and view all the answers

Human acts are defined as ______ actions that are voluntary.

voluntary Signup and view all the answers

Thomas Hobbes believes that human beings are born naturally ______ and evil.

bad Signup and view all the answers

The statement 'Freedom is what you do with what’s been done to you' is attributed to ______ Paul Sartre.

John Signup and view all the answers

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
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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Description

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.