Philosophy of Freedom and Human Actions

An act performed by a human being, and is voluntary and under the control of the will.

Actions humans and animals share, involuntary, instinctive, and unintentional.

Acts originating from the individual, using knowledge about the situation.

Actions not under the person's control. Often due to force or compulsion.

The ability to make choices and act accordingly.

Acts originating from within, based on knowledge of the situation; can be voluntary or mixed.

Actions that are partly voluntary and partly involuntary, often under compulsion.

Voluntary actions can be categorized (i.e., actions performed from will and reason).

Actions outside an agent's control. The agent is powerless to resist.

Actions done due to a lack of understanding of the particular situation, like breaking the law without realizing it.

Making choices, taking responsibility for consequences, and using moral/rational judgment.

Taking ownership of one's actions and accepting the results.

Freedom and rationality are essential for moral actions. External factors can impact these and the resulting morality.

Attributing the responsibility for your own choices to others.

Legal actions to dissolve a marriage due to issues like ongoing blame and accusations.

A deliberate choice based on moral principles. It aligns with a chosen moral system and considers societal acceptance.

A choice made based on emotions, psychology, and immediate situation. It's influenced by feelings and pressure in the moment.

A situation where you must choose between two or more actions, each with valid moral reasons. No choice is perfect, and there will always be negative consequences regardless of your decision.

A situation where someone must choose between two or more actions, all of which they have the ability to do. There are moral reasons for each choice, but regardless of the choice, someone will suffer or something bad will happen.

Principles that distinguish right and wrong behaviors. It's about what we consider to be good or bad actions.

A decision that requires weighing different options, each with potential consequences.

A situation where two or more ethical principles clash, making it difficult to choose a morally right action.

A strong sense of commitment and faithfulness to individuals or relationships.

The conflict between being truthful about a situation and protecting a personal relationship.

The violation of trust and confidence placed in someone, often causing damage to a relationship.

The potential outcomes of revealing information, such as positive or negative impacts on relationships.

The obligation to be accountable for one's actions and their consequences.

You inherit a large sum of money if your father dies before midnight. Do you act to shorten his life for financial gain?

This option involves actively taking action to shorten your father's life by manipulating his oxygen supply. It is morally and legally unacceptable.

This option involves transparency and potentially seeking your father's advice on how to navigate the financial difficulties.

This option involves choosing not to act, allowing your father's life insurance policy to lapse, and facing the financial consequences.

You are offered an opportunity to make a large sum of money quickly through a deal that seems illegal.

This option involves trusting your friend's proposition without understanding the source of the income, potentially risking your involvement in illegal activities.

This option involves seeking transparency and understanding the nature of the income generation before participating in the deal.

You learn about a friend's crime and face the decision of whether to reveal the truth.

The ability to make choices and decide between different options, often based on our desires and understanding of the situation.

The ability to think critically and logically, understand the world around us, and make informed decisions.