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What does freedom ultimately equate to according to the content?
What does freedom ultimately equate to according to the content?
Human freedom is solely defined by the absence of external influences.
Human freedom is solely defined by the absence of external influences.
False
Define freedom in the context of the content.
Define freedom in the context of the content.
The power of choice, rooted in reason and will, to act or not to act.
According to the content, the truly free person is __________ and __________.
According to the content, the truly free person is __________ and __________.
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Match each view of freedom with its description.
Match each view of freedom with its description.
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What does determinism suggest about free choice?
What does determinism suggest about free choice?
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According to the libertarian view, people have many possible futures they can choose from.
According to the libertarian view, people have many possible futures they can choose from.
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Which of the following statements best describes the libertarian view of freedom?
Which of the following statements best describes the libertarian view of freedom?
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What does soft determinism imply about a person's choices?
What does soft determinism imply about a person's choices?
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The concept of self-determination implies that individuals lack control over their choices.
The concept of self-determination implies that individuals lack control over their choices.
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What is the significance of personal responsibility in the context of human freedom?
What is the significance of personal responsibility in the context of human freedom?
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In determinism, freedom is seen as an __________.
In determinism, freedom is seen as an __________.
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Match the views on freedom with their descriptions:
Match the views on freedom with their descriptions:
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Which philosopher is associated with the idea that choices still exist within a determined framework?
Which philosopher is associated with the idea that choices still exist within a determined framework?
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According to the libertarian view, regret does not make sense if actions are predetermined.
According to the libertarian view, regret does not make sense if actions are predetermined.
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What is the primary difference between determinism and libertarianism regarding human action?
What is the primary difference between determinism and libertarianism regarding human action?
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What does Sartre mean by saying we are 'condemned to be free'?
What does Sartre mean by saying we are 'condemned to be free'?
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Sartre believes that labeling ourselves enhances our freedom.
Sartre believes that labeling ourselves enhances our freedom.
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What is the transition from 'I can' to 'I will' associated with?
What is the transition from 'I can' to 'I will' associated with?
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Sartre warns against falling into the trap of ______, which denies freedom.
Sartre warns against falling into the trap of ______, which denies freedom.
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Match the following concepts to their descriptions:
Match the following concepts to their descriptions:
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What does Sartre believe is necessary for exercising one's freedom?
What does Sartre believe is necessary for exercising one's freedom?
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Sartre claims that past experiences can only be seen as obstacles.
Sartre claims that past experiences can only be seen as obstacles.
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What is the consequence of trying to define others according to Sartre?
What is the consequence of trying to define others according to Sartre?
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What do existentialists believe about human nature?
What do existentialists believe about human nature?
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According to existentialism, we are condemned to be free.
According to existentialism, we are condemned to be free.
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What does absolute freedom imply according to existentialism?
What does absolute freedom imply according to existentialism?
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According to existentialism, we are responsible for what we do to ourselves; we possess our own _____ .
According to existentialism, we are responsible for what we do to ourselves; we possess our own _____ .
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Which philosopher is primarily associated with the existentialist view of freedom?
Which philosopher is primarily associated with the existentialist view of freedom?
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According to existentialism, our past completely defines our identity.
According to existentialism, our past completely defines our identity.
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What do existentialists mean by saying, 'We are what we make of ourselves'?
What do existentialists mean by saying, 'We are what we make of ourselves'?
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Match the existentialist concepts with their meanings:
Match the existentialist concepts with their meanings:
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Study Notes
On the Nature of Human Freedom
- Freedom is the power to choose, rooted in reason and will
- We are responsible for our choices and actions
- There are external factors that affect our choices and actions
- True freedom is found in goodness and truth
The Determinist View of Freedom
- Every event is the result of a prior cause
- Humans have the illusion of free will
- Determinism denies freedom and says that all decisions are inevitable
- Soft Determinism acknowledges free will but says it is always controlled by past events
The Libertarian View of Freedom
- Humans have free will
- The universe is an unfolding system that cannot be predicted
- Allows for multiple possibilities and surprises
- Believes regret is a manifestation of freedom
The Existentialist View of Freedom
- We are free to create our own essence, personality, and future
- We possess our own self and choose who we will be
- We are condemned to be free and responsible for ourselves
- Freedom precedes subjectivity and through freedom we create our own essences
- We can define our past experiences, which are not obstacles, but opportunities
- We carry the whole world on our shoulders and are responsible for the world
- We must avoid labeling ourselves and others as it denies freedom
- "Bad faith" is the act of denying our freedom by identifying with our past and closing off future possibilities
On Self Determination
- Self-determination is the ability of the self to decide and choose for itself
- It is an act of freedom to say "I will do this"
- We must not let others choose for us
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Explore the complex nature of human freedom through various philosophical perspectives, including determinism, libertarianism, and existentialism. Understand how these views interpret choice, responsibility, and the essence of freedom itself.
