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What does positive freedom require from an individual?
What does positive freedom require from an individual?
Which type of freedom is characterized by the absence of external interference?
Which type of freedom is characterized by the absence of external interference?
What is an example of an imprudent choice?
What is an example of an imprudent choice?
Intersubjectivity is best described as which of the following?
Intersubjectivity is best described as which of the following?
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What does genuine dialogue involve?
What does genuine dialogue involve?
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What does empathy involve?
What does empathy involve?
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What does the term 'co-presence' refer to in intersubjectivity?
What does the term 'co-presence' refer to in intersubjectivity?
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How did Martin Buber describe the ideal relationship between individuals?
How did Martin Buber describe the ideal relationship between individuals?
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What characterizes a post-industrial society?
What characterizes a post-industrial society?
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How does social interaction contribute to society?
How does social interaction contribute to society?
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What does 'noble good' refer to?
What does 'noble good' refer to?
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What is Martin Heidegger's view on human existence?
What is Martin Heidegger's view on human existence?
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What role do social institutions play in society?
What role do social institutions play in society?
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According to Hindu beliefs, what happens after death?
According to Hindu beliefs, what happens after death?
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What conveys the idea of empathetic response as mentioned?
What conveys the idea of empathetic response as mentioned?
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What does the concept of 'inauthentic existence' imply?
What does the concept of 'inauthentic existence' imply?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person
- Absolute Freedom: No hindrance prevents one from acting as desired.
- Positive Freedom: Requires active effort to achieve one's goals.
- Negative Freedom: Absence of external interference, allows personal pursuits.
- Choice: Exercising freedom to pursue personal happiness.
- Consequence: Acknowledging outcomes of choices.
- Freedom as a Gift: A concept given by God that adults are responsible for their actions.
- Prudent Choice: Considering all outcomes of a choice.
- Imprudent Choice: Acting rashly or impulsively without considering consequences.
- Importance of Consequences: Understanding consequences helps gain wisdom and further exercise freedom.
Intersubjectivity
- Intersubjectivity: Mutual respect and equal treatment of other individuals as someone created by God.
- Co-presence: Opening oneself to another person's presence, creating a relationship.
- Example of Intersubjectivity: The Parable of the Good Samaritan demonstrates compassion and compassion to help others.
- Subject: Treating other people with respect and recognizing their importance.
- Object: Treating others as less important.
- I-Thou Relationship: (Subject-to-Subject) A direct relationship where one treats others equally as subjects.
- Intersubjectivity Through Love: Practicing intersubjectivity by demonstrating love for others through genuine actions and efforts.
- Genuine Dialogue: Willingness to share with others.
- Genuine Listening: Listening with your heart.
Empathy, Society and Social Interaction
- Empathy: Feeling concern or compassion for others
- Example of Empathy: Observing joy in a friend's success.
- Society: People living together, sharing a culture, traditions, and laws.
- Personal Interactions: Relationships amongst people with respect and love.
- Transactional Interactions: Interactions with mutual gain and respect.
- Two Elements for Society: A society develops through material reproduction (structure of rules and laws) and symbolic reproduction (transmission of culture and solidarity)
- Life World: Helps members of society to cooperate, realize the transmission and establish culture and cooperation.
- Social Interactions: Crucial for learning and developing relationships.
- Forms of Society: Examples include hunting and gathering societies.
Industrial and Post-Industrial and Death
- Industrial Society: Gave people opportunity to interact outside their families for a living.
- Post-Industrial Society: Characterized by education development and technological advancements (information and communication technology).
- Social Institutions: Fundamental to society, indestructible and relevant.
- Social Classes: Unequal opportunities are not acceptable in society.
- Social Values: Guide and shape how humans live in society.
- Death (Democritus): Soul and flesh dissolves into air.
- Catholic Teachings: Living life to the fullest through good deeds for eternal life.
- Hinduism (Reincarnation): Death leads to rebirth.
- Inauthentic Existence: Running away from the reality of death.
Happiness, Noble Good, and Prayer
- Authentic Existence (Heidegger): Living fully by fulfilling God's mission.
- Happiness: Doing good deeds for oneself and others, in alignment with God's will.
- Noble Good: Things that are pursued for their value (i.e. priceless or intangible).
- Example of Noble Good: Cooking a meal for family, making friends who stay for years.
- Prayer and Good Deeds: A way to connect with God.
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Explore the intricate concepts of freedom and intersubjectivity in this quiz. Test your understanding of positive freedom, genuine dialogue, and the philosophical insights of thinkers like Martin Buber and Martin Heidegger. Dive into the social implications of these ideas and their relevance in contemporary society.
