Philosophy of Freedom and Responsibility

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What distinguishes an intellectual choice from a practical choice?

  • Practical choice reflects normative moral standards.
  • Practical choice is always consistent with moral principles.
  • Intellectual choice is made without actual confrontation of a situation. (correct)
  • Intellectual choice is based solely on emotional factors.

Which of the following is an example of a human act?

  • Sipping water absentmindedly.
  • Choosing to help a stranger in need. (correct)
  • Yawning during a meeting.
  • Breathing without thinking.

How can emotional stress influence ethical decision-making?

  • It can distort a person's ability to make a moral choice. (correct)
  • It only affects decisions related to personal gain.
  • It has no impact on decision-making.
  • It always leads to better decisions.

What is indicated by the term 'acts of man'?

<p>Involuntary actions that lack moral consideration. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When faced with a moral dilemma, which type of choice primarily relies on psychological factors?

<p>Practical choice. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way can accountability affect interpersonal relationships according to Jim Lopez?

<p>It can foster understanding and resolution of conflicts. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes normative answers?

<p>They reflect moral standards upheld by society. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be a possible consequence of a person failing to distinguish between practical and intellectual choices?

<p>They may struggle with consistency in their moral decisions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes involuntary actions from voluntary actions?

<p>Involuntary actions occur under force or ignorance. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario exemplifies an act committed under compulsion?

<p>An individual is threatened at gunpoint to commit robbery. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to John Mothershead, what is essential for morality?

<p>Both freedom and obligation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Filipino saying 'Buntot mo, hila mo' imply about responsibility?

<p>You bear the consequences of your own actions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of ethical decision-making?

<p>Evaluating the implications of an action on family and society. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What element is NOT influencing a person's freedom to make moral choices?

<p>Historical traditions of their culture. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by intellectual choice in the context of moral decision-making?

<p>Thorough evaluations conducted before taking action. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a moral dilemma, which aspect is crucial for evaluating the rightness of a decision?

<p>The rational capacity of the decision-maker. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Acts of Man from human actions?

<p>Human actions are always deliberate and involve moral considerations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement reflects the nature of freedom and obligation in ethical decision-making?

<p>Freedom fully determines the existence of obligation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What best characterizes a practical choice in an ethical dilemma?

<p>A selection made in response to an actual moral situation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does impaired conscience affect moral responsibility for actions?

<p>Impaired conscience may reduce but does not absolve moral responsibility. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does intellectual choice play in ethical decision-making?

<p>It involves making informed decisions amidst uncertainty. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of ethical actions, how is freedom characterized?

<p>Genuine freedom is essential for moral evaluation of actions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors could lead to an involuntary action?

<p>A choice made under substantial external pressure. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception regarding moral dilemmas and choice?

<p>Moral dilemmas often involve competing values necessitating a choice. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Involuntary Actions

Acts performed under force, coercion, or ignorance where the actor doesn't understand the consequences and feels remorse.

Under Compulsion

Actions beyond the agent's control, where the agent has no influence on the outcome

Ignorance of Circumstances

Involuntary actions due to ignorance of specific facts, like laws or potential consequences.

Freedom (in Morality)

Choosing a course of action and taking responsibility for its consequences, based on moral and rational judgment.

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Obligation (in Morality)

Duty or responsibility that arises from freedom; the need to act morally.

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Moral Action

An action taken freely and rationally, with full accountability for the consequences.

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Intellectual Choice

A choice made based on moral principles and societal norms, often in a hypothetical or imaginary situation.

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Practical Choice

A choice influenced by psychological and emotional factors when confronted with a real-life situation.

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Human Acts

Actions that are voluntary, deliberate, and conscious, implying knowledge of the action and its consequences.

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Acts of Man

Actions that are involuntary, instinctive, or unconscious. These actions are not freely chosen and aren't directly moral or immoral.

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Buy-bust operation

A police operation targeting drug trafficking, often involving arrests and seizures, especially in cities or towns.

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Drug test

A procedure to determine the presence of drugs in a person's body.

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Falsifying findings

The act of deliberately altering or misrepresenting test results, often for personal gain or to cover up a wrongdoing.

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Moral dilemma

A situation in which a person must choose between two or more equally undesirable or equally desirable options.

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Corruption

Abuse of power for personal gain, often involving dishonesty, bribery, or illegal activities.

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Act of Man

Actions performed by a human that are instinctive, involuntary, or not done with full awareness or free will.

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Intellectual Choice

A decision based on rational thought and contemplation of hypothetical situations, such as ethical dilemmas.

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Practical Choice

A decision made in response to a real-life, and often urgent, situation.

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Freedom

The capacity to make choices and take responsibility for their consequences.

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Obligation

The responsibility that arises from freedom to act in a moral way.

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Impaired Conscience

A conscience lessened in its ability to properly discern good from bad, reducing or removing a person's ability to make free moral choices.

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Study Notes

Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person

  • Course is for Senior High School
  • Module 1 focuses on Freedom and Responsibility
  • There is a graphic with students studying
  • The material is part of an "Alternative Delivery Mode" (ADM)
  • The material is a "Government Property" and is "Not for Sale"

What I Need to Know

  • Freedom is a complex and misunderstood concept
  • The concept of freedom is vast
  • There are various perspectives on freedom
  • Freedom entails consequences
  • This module examines basic philosophical teachings on freedom
  • The importance of choices and consequences is emphasized
  • The module is designed to help students master concepts around freedom
  • It links freedom to responsibility
  • Students will learn to identify different concepts of human freedom
  • The relationship between human freedom and obligation is covered
  • The module distinguishes human actions and acts of man
  • It differentiates intellectual and practical choices
  • It guides through hypothetical situations

What I Know

  • Students are tasked with filling in a table
  • The table requires identifying consequences and obligations of various scenarios
  • Scenarios include: driving without registration, spending income on a motorcycle, having a non-defined relationship, using technology for study, or copying a song

What's In

  • Students need to evaluate scenarios and determine whether they're "Tama" (correct) or "may kakaiba" (unusual/wrong)
  • This section has case studies involving decisions
  • Case studies: supporting a friend's flirtation with someone's husband, government placement of material, a student cheating on an exam, selling extra medicine, and dealing with a criminal
  • Reasons need to be given

What's New

  • This task requires students to reflect on past decisions: positive & negative effects
  • It requires students to recall 3 recent decisions
  • It prompts analysis of positive and negative effects of their decisions
  • Students must consider prior considerations when making decisions

What I Have Learned

  • A "Trolley Problem" is presented as a thought exercise
  • The activity is titled "Trolley Problem"
  • It describes a situation where students must choose between two bad options
  • Students need to consider the more ethical option
  • Justification must include philosophical concepts from the course

What I Can Do

  • Students are tasked with playing the role of different characters facing various ethical dilemmas
  • Cases involve: a lawyer whose boyfriend is accused; a mother dealing with her son's actions and a confrontation; a doctor facing issues from the city mayor;
  • The tasks include analysis on freedom, choice classifications (intellectual or practical) and the cost of each decision

Assessment & Additional Activities

  • True/False questions are presented to test learning in different areas.
  • A "Case Analysis" activity is given; it involves a summary of a legal case.
  • "Case Analysis" requires evaluating the morality of the actions described in the case.

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