Freedom Of The Human Person PDF

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This document discusses the concept of freedom from a philosophical perspective. It includes various philosophical ideas as well as student activities to test students' understanding.

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ASSIGNMENT 1. Research the meaning of the following kinds of freedom: Physical Freedom Psychological Freedom Moral Freedom And give 2 examples of each kinds of freedom. 1. Which of the following is an example of Physical Freedom? a. Deciding not to cheat...

ASSIGNMENT 1. Research the meaning of the following kinds of freedom: Physical Freedom Psychological Freedom Moral Freedom And give 2 examples of each kinds of freedom. 1. Which of the following is an example of Physical Freedom? a. Deciding not to cheat on an exam b. Traveling to another country c. Choosing to forgive someone d. Overcoming a fear of public 2. Psychological Freedom refers to: a. The ability to move freely without external barriers b. The freedom to think and make decisions based on personal preference c. Acting based on what society 3. Which of the following scenarios demonstrates Moral Freedom? a. Moving to a new city for a job b. Lying to avoid trouble c. Standing up for a classmate who is being bullied d. Engaging in a hobby you love 4. An individual demonstrates Physical Freedom when they: a. Choose to speak the truth even when it’s difficult b. Change their career path based on personal passion c. Leave a job they dislike to seek a better opportunity d. Confront their fears by taking risks in 5. Which of the following is a form of Psychological Freedom? a. Traveling without restrictions b. Choosing a career despite family pressure c. Opting not to harm others d. Defending someone who is 6. Moral Freedom is best illustrated when: a. A person follows laws without question b. A person chooses to act based on their values and ethics c. A person decides to move to a new country for work d. A person overcomes their fear 7. An example of Physical Freedom is: a. Opting not to cheat in a game because it's unethical b. Walking away from a relationship that is emotionally harmful c. Deciding to travel across the country without restrictions d. Engaging in self-reflection to 8. Which of the following best represents Psychological Freedom? a. Choosing to spend time alone for personal growth b. Forgiving someone who wronged you c. Defending your friend in a disagreement 9. Moral Freedom is when a person: a. Makes decisions based on internal reflections and personal principles b. Travels without being restricted by borders c. Makes career choices without any societal pressure d. Works on a personal hobby for self- 10. Which scenario is an example of Psychological Freedom? a. A person speaks up against an injustice b. A person chooses to ignore societal pressure and follows their own beliefs c. A person chooses to walk away from a harmful situation d. A person leaves a job to seek better opportunities abroad MY REFLECTIONS Instructions: Remember, that actions have consequences, be they, positive or negative. After deliberate reflection, fill out statements on Column B in response to questions on Column A. This activity is worth ten (30) points PHILOSOPHERS VIEW ABOUT HUMAN FREEDOM Volition means the power or act of making a choice or decision. If there were no intellect, there would be no will. The will of humanity is an instrument of free choice. It is within the power of everyone to be good or bad, worthy or worthless The happiness of every human being’s soul is in his own hands, to preserve and St. Thomas Aquinas considers the human being as a moral agent. Our spirituality separates us from animals; it delineates moral dimension of our fulfillment in an action. Through our spirituality, we have a conscience. Whether we choose to be “good” or “evil” becomes our responsibility. Perfect happiness that everyone seeks but could be found only in God alone. St. Thomas Aquinas (Summa Theologica) established the existence of God as a first cause. And as God creations human beings have the unique power to change themselves and things around Existentialism is a philosophical movement known for its inquiry on human existence, which means to “exist”. For Sartre, the human person builds the road to the destiny of his/her choosing; he/she is the creator. Sartre’s Existentialism stem from this principle: existence precedes essences. Sartre emphasizes the importance GROUP 1 ARISTOTLE-The Power of Volition GROUP 2 St. Thomas Aquinas – Love is Freedom GROUP 3 Jean Paul Sartre – Individual Freedom GROUP 4 Thomas Hobbes, Jean-Jacques Rousseau and John Locke – Theory of social contract ARISTOTLE-The Power of Volition St. Thomas Aquinas – Love is Freedom ACTIVITY: WORD SEARCH

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