Society, Freedom, and Human Existence

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Which of the following is NOT considered an element covered by Spiritual Freedom?

  • Actions (Good or Evil)
  • Scientific Law (correct)
  • Will
  • God's Love

According to Aristotle, what is essential to attain happiness, the ultimate goal of human existence?

  • A virtuous life (correct)
  • A decent life through power
  • A competitive life
  • A life with full of pleasure

Which attribute is often considered to distinguish humans from animals?

  • Intellect (correct)
  • Will
  • Love
  • Freedom

Which of these professions is LEAST directly associated with the provision of essential social services?

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Which element is most crucial for the existence of any society?

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What characterizes a 'social group'?

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Which statement accurately describes 'intersubjectivity'?

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In Aristotle's view of intellectual freedom, which sequence of elements is said to drive human action?

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Which term best describes the power to make your own choices or decisions?

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What is a primary way in which lower-class individuals often face limited freedom in society?

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How can middle-class individuals MOST effectively contribute to intersubjectivity within society?

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Which action best reflects a sense of freedom with responsibility for upper-class individuals?

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In what way does the working class primarily experience intersubjectivity in the workplace?

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Which social class is arguably MOST negatively impacted in their human relationships by the rise of digital technology?

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In a just and free society, how can all social classes work together to achieve equality?

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Which is the greatest challenge faced by the lower class in exercising freedom?

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How does intersubjectivity empower the middle class to influence positive change in society?

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How can upper-class individuals most responsibly utilize their freedom to benefit society as a whole?

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How do social class differences most often impact the formation of genuine relationships in society?

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Which philosopher is best known for the concept of the Social Contract theory and its relation to political freedom?

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Which philosopher believed humans are rational but inherently selfish?

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With which philosophical concept is Aristotle most closely associated?

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Which concept is Martin Buber most known for?

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Which philosopher is most closely associated with the existentialist view of freedom and responsibility?

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Which philosophical concept is Thomas Aquinas primarily associated with regarding freedom?

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Which element best reflects the philosophical views of John Paul II?

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Which philosopher is most associated with the idea that humans conform to ideal images due to social pressure?

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. Which philosopher is most closely associated with behaviorism and conditioning?

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Which philosophical view is best represented by Ayn Rand?

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Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between freedom and responsibility?

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How is intersubjectivity related to human relationships?

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In an agrarian society, what primarily determines social status?

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How does social class affect freedom in influencing political and economic decisions?

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In a just society, how should individuals be treated regardless of social class?

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How does social interaction relate to self-fulfillment?

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In an industrial society, what is true of human labor?

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Why does the lower class often struggle to exercise freedom?

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What is important to consider with the limitations of exercising freedom.

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Flashcards

Spiritual Freedom

The ability to act without external constraints; includes God's love, will, actions, and conscience.

Fourfold Classification of Law

A classification of law including divine, eternal, natural, and human law.

Achieving Happiness

According to Aristotle, living a life of virtue to achieve human happiness.

Intellect

The capacity for rational thought; separates humans from animals.

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Society

A collection of individuals shaped by social relations and interactions.

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Intersubjectivity

The sharing of subjective states between two or more individuals.

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Aristotle's Intellectual Freedom

The elements that drive each other are reason, will, and action.

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Freedom

The power to make one's own choices or decisions.

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Limited Freedom (Lower Class)

Limited access to primary needs and opportunities restricts options.

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Contribution to intersubjectivity

It is achieved by promoting dialogue and cooperation within diverse communities

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Freedom with Responsibility

Using resources to support education and community development

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Working Class Experience of Intersubjectivity

Forming unions and advocating for fair labor rights.

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Affected by Digital Technology

Lower class.

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Happiness in Society

Achieved through dialogue and collaboration for the common good.

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Challenge to Freedom (lower class)

Limited access to education and opportunities

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Intersubjectivity and Societal change

It is achieved by promoting equality and respect among different groups

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Upper-Class and Freedom

Supporting education and social programs

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Social Class Differences

Creating social barriers and inequality.

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Jean-Jacques Rousseau

A theory emphasizing social agreement and political liberty.

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Thomas Hobbes

Believed humans are inherently selfish.

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Aristotle's Intellectual Freedom

Includes reason, will, and action.

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Martin Buber

Focuses on 'I-Thou' and 'I-It' relationships.

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Jean Paul Sartre

Advocated existentialist view of freedom and responsibility.

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Thomas Aquinas

Dealt with spiritual freedom and the Divine Law.

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John Paul II

Achieve fulfillment through genuine dialogue.

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Soren Kierkegaard

Humans conform to ideal images due to social pressure.

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B.F. Skinner

Behaviorism and conditioning.

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Ayn Rand

Individualism and Objectivism.

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Freedom w/o Responsibility

Leads to injustice and chaos.

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Intersubjectivity

understand others experiences and build genuine relationships.

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Wrong: Agrarian Society

Social status is determined by access to digital platforms

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TRUE: Upper Class Influence

Exercise greater influence in political and economic decisions

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TRUE: A Just Society

Respects freedom and dignity of every individual

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TRUE: Human Nature

Seeks social interaction

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Machines Replace Labor?

Wrong: Industrial Society

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TRUE: Lower Class Freedom

Struggles to exercise freedom

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Wrong: Unlimited Freedom

Limited and NOT unlimited

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TRUE: Authentic Freedom

Leads to personal growth

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Study Notes

  • The test covers topics about spiritual freedom, classification of law, the teachings of Aristotle, elements of society, intersubjectivity, intellectual freedom, the impact of social class on freedom and relationships, and responsibility in society.

Spiritual Freedom

  • Spiritual freedom includes God's love, will, actions (good or evil), and conscience.

Fourfold Classification of Law

  • Divine, eternal, scientific, and human law make up the Fourfold Classification of Law.

Aristotle on Happiness

  • Happiness is the ultimate goal of human existence, achieved through living a virtuous life.

What Sets Humans Apart

  • Intellect differentiates humans from animals

Included Personnel

  • Waiters, doctors, jeepney drivers, and farmers are all included personnel.

Essential Element of Society

  • People are the most important element of society

Social Groups

  • A social group is a collection of individuals shaped by social relations and interactions

Intersubjectivity

  • Intersubjectivity is the sharing of subjective states between individuals

Aristotle's Intellectual Freedom

  • Reason, will, and action drive each other in Aristotle's Intellectual Freedom

Freedom

  • Freedom is the power to make your own choices or decisions

Lower-Class Limitations

  • Lower-class individuals often experience limited freedom due to deprivation of basic needs and opportunities

Middle Class and Intersubjectivity

  • Middle-class people can contribute to intersubjectivity through promoting dialogue and cooperation across diverse communities

Upper Class

  • Freedom with responsibility for upper-class individuals involves using wealth to support education and community development

Working Class Intersubjectivity

  • The working class experiences intersubjectivity in the workplace through forming unions and advocating for fair labor rights

Impact of Digital Technology

  • The lower class is most affected by the negative impact of digital technology on human relationships

Achieving Happiness and Equality

  • A just and free society can achieve true happiness and equality through dialogue and collaboration for the common good

Challenges to Lower Class Freedom

  • Limited access to education and opportunities is the greatest challenge faced by the lower class in exercising their freedom

Intersubjectivity and Societal Change

  • The middle class allow societal change by promoting equality and respect among different groups

Upper Class Freedom and Support

  • Upper-class individuals can use their freedom responsibly to support the development of society by supporting education and social programs

Social Class Differences

  • Social class differences can affect the formation of genuine relationships in society by creating social barriers and inequality

Matching Philosophers with Ideas

  • Jean-Jacques Rousseau: Social Contract Theory and political freedom
  • Thomas Hobbes: Humans are rational but naturally selfish
  • Aristotle: Intellectual Freedom: Reason, Will, and Action
  • Martin Buber: I-Thou and I-It relationship
  • Jean Paul Sartre: Existentialist view of freedom and responsibility
  • Thomas Aquinas: Spiritual Freedom and the Divine Law
  • John Paul II: Humans achieve fulfillment through genuine dialogue
  • Soren Kierkegaard: Humans conform to ideal images due to social pressure
  • B.F. Skinner: Behaviorism and conditioning
  • Ayn Rand: Individualism and Objectivism

True or False Statements

  • Freedom without responsibility leads to injustice and chaos in society (TRUE)
  • Intersubjectivity allows individuals to understand others' experiences and build genuine human relationships (TRUE)
  • In an agrarian society, social status is determined by access to technology and digital platforms (FALSE)
  • The upper class has greater freedom in influencing political and economic decisions compared to the lower class (TRUE)
  • A just society respects the freedom and dignity of every individual, regardless of social class (TRUE)
  • The human person naturally seeks social interaction and cannot achieve self-fulfillment in isolation (TRUE).
  • In an industrial society, human labor is replaced entirely by machines, eliminating the need for human interaction (FALSE)
  • The lower class often struggles to exercise freedom due to limited access to education and economic opportunities (TRUE)
  • A person's freedom is unlimited and can be exercised without considering others' rights (FALSE)
  • Authentic freedom leads to personal growth, self-fulfillment, and positive contributions to society (TRUE)

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