Philosophy of Freedom and Society

Freedom and Determinism

• Freedom is the ability to do what you want.
• Autonomy implies freedom and acknowledging others' freedom.
• Determinism argues humans lack free will.

The Human Person in Society

• Population is the community's total residents.
• Interpersonal level focuses on human interactions.
• Constructive level examines interactions with wider society.
• Systemic level describes societal maintenance.
• Family is the fundamental societal structure, with economics focusing on resource distribution.

Intersubjectivity

• Love fosters diverse bonds.
• Buber highlighted reciprocal interactions shaping relationships (genuine vs. instrumental).
• Stein emphasized empathy in genuine human connection.

Freedom of the Human Person

• Memento mori means remembering death.
• In memoriam is similar to an obituary, emphasizing death.
• Sumalangit nawa represents a peaceful afterlife.
• Carpe diem emphasizes living in the present moment.
• Death is a test or consequence of love.
• A eulogy should be positive, honest, and memorable, recalling key memories.

Situational Questions

• Personal freedom and autonomy are linked with accountability.
• Personal presence reflects communication styles.
• Discourse is essential for adaptation to societal changes.
• A valid discourse enables access to knowledge.
• Justice is attained by sharing facts and information to build judgment.

Death as a Test of Hope/Unfolding

• Death is a test/aspect of hope.
• Relationships evolve and expectations change.
• There's always a "rainbow" after the rain.

Pastoral and Horticultural Societies

• Pastoral and horticultural societies are exclusive.
• Horticultural societies developed from hunting/gathering.

Emile Durkheim's "The Division of Labor in Society"

• Durkheim's study discussed societal evolution and solidarity.
• The study explored impacts of different social integration types and economic structures.
• It studied class struggles resulting from economic structures.

Death as a Test of Love

• Death is not the end but new beginnings.
• Tears are collected for future remembrance.
• Loving someone deeply has a cost.

Knowing Oneself Statements

• Self-knowledge is essential for accepting mortality.
• Self-knowledge requires embracing flaws and regrets.
• Courage is needed to confront oneself.

Traditional Sociological Determinism

• Social class is the deciding factor in success.

"Carpe Diem"

• Live life as if dying tomorrow.
• Appreciate life's beauty while alive.
• Celebrate existence.

Speechifying vs. Personal Making Present

• Speechifying implies responding rather than understanding.
• Personal presence focuses on communication style.

Bucket List

• Crossing items from a bucket list can support mental well-being.