Philosophy of Freedom and Love

This concept suggests that human beings are born without inherent purpose or meaning. Instead, we create our own essence through our choices and actions.

We are free to make choices, but this freedom comes with the responsibility to own those choices and their consequences.

For morality to exist, there must be: 1. Free will: the ability to choose and make decisions. 2. Responsibility: the acknowledgement of the consequences of our choices.

Our sense of self is developed through our relationships with others. The 'other' plays a crucial role in shaping our identity.

A relationship of deep connection and mutual understanding, where the 'other' is recognized as a unique and distinct person.

A conversation that allows for genuine connection and empathy. It is a space for understanding and learning from the other.

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person, even if we haven't experienced their situation directly.

The ability to make choices and act upon them, driven by our motives and awareness of past decisions and future plans. It's dynamic and exercised in context.

An individual's protection from oppression, coercion, or control by others, authorities, or society itself. It often involves recognizing rights and entitlements.

Innate rights that are inherently present in every person, regardless of societal norms or laws.

Rights established by society's laws and customs, which can vary depending on the culture.

The capacity to choose from various options or make decisions, highlighting our internal agency.

The freedom to act without obstacles or hindrances, allowing us to carry out our chosen actions.

The will, directed by reason, translates our thoughts into actions. The will is the instrument of free choice, essential for enacting our decisions.

Love, as the guiding principle, directs us towards our ultimate destiny and self-fulfillment. This is achieved through cooperation with God.

The awareness of oneself as a distinct individual, achieved through mutual recognition with others.

A relationship where one individual (the master) dominates and controls another (the slave). This struggle for recognition defines both individuals.

The act of exerting power and control over another individual or group.

The state of being under the control and power of another.

Recognizing another person as a fellow human being with inherent worth, not as an object or tool.

Aristotle's term for humans, highlighting their innate social nature and desire for community.

Societies with limited technology and production, where life revolves around basic needs like food and shelter.

Hunting and gathering, pastoral, horticultural, and agrarian societies, each with their own unique ways of life and economic systems.

The moral obligation we have to respond to the needs of others, especially when we encounter their vulnerability. It stems from recognizing the other's unique individuality and feeling compelled to act.

The shared awareness and understanding between individuals. It involves recognizing the other as a conscious being with their own experiences and perspectives.

The ability to be aware of oneself as a distinct individual, capable of thinking and feeling.

The motivation that arises from experiencing a lack or need. It drives us to seek what we desire and brings our consciousness back to ourselves.

The uniquely human desire to be recognized and acknowledged by other conscious beings. It drives us to seek validation and acceptance.

According to Hegel, achieving full self-consciousness requires recognition from other self-conscious subjects. It validates our identity and confirms our existence.

The highest level of consciousness where we are fully aware of ourselves as individuals and recognized by others as such. It is a product of social interaction and mutual recognition.

The intentional design of products to become outdated or unusable within a specific timeframe, encouraging consumers to purchase replacements.

A societal mindset characterized by excessive consumption and discarding of goods, fueled by planned obsolescence and a focus on immediate gratification.

A society that transcends traditional boundaries like geography, culture, and religion, connecting people primarily through online platforms.

Online environments that mimic real-world interactions, allowing users to create avatars and engage in a variety of activities within a simulated space.

A societal trend towards prioritizing online interactions and virtual identities, potentially leading to diminished emphasis on physical presence and face-to-face interactions.

The practice of taking selfies, while seemingly harmless, contributes to a disembodied society by reinforcing a focus on individual presentation rather than authentic connections with others.

A medical definition of death based on the absence of brain activity, regardless of whether other bodily functions like breathing or heartbeat are maintained through medical intervention.

The shift from a traditional definition of death based on heart and lung function to a neurological definition, recognizing the significance of brain activity in defining life.

In the Philippines, death is legally defined as the irreversible cessation of either circulatory and respiratory functions, or all functions of the entire brain, including the brain stem.

Many religions see death as a transition from earthly life to the afterlife, where the soul is judged and directed to a place based on moral status (Heaven, Hell) or undergoes rebirth.

Existentialism views death as the transition from 'being' to 'non-being,' the loss of all possibilities and potential. They don't believe in an afterlife or concrete existence after death.

Existentialists face the challenge of confronting the real possibility of non-being, accepting that death signifies the end of existence.

Killing is considered wrong because it imposes a premature death, depriving the victim of future opportunities, experiences, and potential.

Killing is seen as one of the worst crimes because it robs the victim of all future possibilities and goods, making it a greater offense than other forms of harm.

Death is an existential issue because it challenges our understanding of existence, meaning, and the value of life. It forces us to grapple with our own finiteness and the possibility of non-being.

Existentialists believe that there are no inherent essences or predetermined purposes for human beings. Instead, our existence precedes our essence—we create meaning through our choices and actions.