Philosophy: Absolute and Positive Freedom Quiz
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What does absolute freedom mean?

  • Freedom to do what we want without hindrance (correct)
  • Freedom from consequences
  • Freedom from any block, coercion, or interference
  • Freedom that requires active effort

    • What is the characteristic of prudence of choice?

  • Exercising freedom without consequences
  • Good, thoughtful judgement and proper planning for the future (correct)
  • Unawareness of practical affairs
  • Lack of care or thoughtfulness

    • What does intersubjectivity mean?

  • Sharing of subjective states by two or more individuals (correct)
  • Freedom from any block, coercion, or interference
  • Lack of care or thoughtfulness
  • Doing and achieving what we really want

    • What is negative freedom?

    <p>Freedom from any block, coercion, or interference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What refers to doing and achieving what we really want while exercising our own freedom?

    <p>Prudence of Choice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Latin root word for 'imprudence'?

    <p>Lack of care or thoughtfulness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'co-presence' imply?

    <p>Opening oneself to the presence of others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Parable of the Good Samaritan, what lesson is taught?

    <p>To show compassion and be a good neighbor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between treating other people as 'subject' and 'object'?

    <p>Subject treatment involves respect, while object treatment involves disrespect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does empathy involve in the context of intersubjectivity?

    <p>Sharing emotions with others imaginatively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the teachings of Confucius related to interpersonal relationships?

    <p>To love through acts, not through words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of society in the context of the text?

    <p>Society fosters meaningful interactions and shared culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'life world' refer to in the development of society?

    <p>Transmission of culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of a hunting and gathering society?

    <p>Reliance on the environment for food and daily life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does personal interactions entail?

    <p>Treating others with respect and love</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'Ren' or Human-Heartedness in Confucian teachings?

    <p>Loving others through genuine actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of absolute freedom?

    <p>Freedom from any block, coercion, or interference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'prudence of choice' refer to?

    <p>Good, thoughtful judgement and proper planning for the future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'intersubjectivity' entail?

    <p>Sharing of subjective states by two or more individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of negative freedom?

    <p>Freedom from any block, coercion, or interference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'choice' entail?

    <p>Actively exercising one's own freedom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of 'imprudence'?

    <p>Freedom from any block, coercion, or interference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'co-presence' imply in the context of the text?

    <p>Being physically present in the same space as someone else</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does empathy involve in the context of intersubjectivity?

    <p>Sharing emotions and understanding the feelings of another person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between treating other people as 'subject' and 'object'?

    <p>Subject: Treating others with care and compassion; Object: Treating others as mere objects with disrespect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of a hunting and gathering society?

    <p>Reliance on the environment for food and day-to-day life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of society in the context of the text?

    <p>It is composed of people living together with shared culture, tradition, and laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'life world' refer to in the development of society?

    <p>Transmission of culture within a society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the teachings of Confucius related to interpersonal relationships?

    <p>'Ren' or Human-Heartedness - Love through acts, not through words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does absolute freedom mean in the context of the text?

    <p>Freedom to do anything without consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Ren' or Human-Heartedness in Confucian teachings emphasizes:

    <p>Love through acts, not through words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Latin root word for 'imprudence'?

    <p>Prudentia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Freedom and Choice

    • Absolute freedom refers to the ability to do and achieve what we really want while exercising our own freedom.
    • Prudence of choice is characterized by careful consideration and thoughtful decision-making.
    • Negative freedom is the absence of external constraints or obstacles that restrict our actions.

    Interpersonal Relationships

    • Intersubjectivity refers to the shared understanding and mutual recognition between individuals.
    • Empathy involves understanding and sharing the feelings of another person.
    • Treating others as subjects involves recognizing their autonomy and individuality, whereas treating them as objects involves using them for one's own purposes.
    • One of Confucius' teachings is that personal relationships should be based on 'Ren' or Human-Heartedness, which emphasizes empathy, kindness, and compassion.

    Society and Development

    • The term 'co-presence' implies the shared presence and interaction of individuals in a social setting.
    • The 'life world' refers to the social and cultural context in which individuals interact and develop.
    • Society plays a significant role in shaping our values, norms, and relationships.
    • A hunting and gathering society is characterized by a nomadic and subsistence-based lifestyle.

    Confucian Teachings

    • 'Ren' or Human-Heartedness in Confucian teachings emphasizes empathy, kindness, and compassion in interpersonal relationships.

    Latin Root Word

    • The Latin root word for 'imprudence' is imprudentia.

    Parable of the Good Samaritan

    • The Parable of the Good Samaritan teaches the importance of showing compassion and empathy towards others in need.

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