2nd quarter long quiz Flashcards
The ability to make choices and perform those choices.
freedom
it is the quality or state of being free.
freedom itself
It is our capacity to choose of what we wanted and an inner awareness of what is right and wrong that is traced to our free will according to Aristotle.
freedom itself
It allows us to decide on things we do depending on the situation.
free will
It is our ability to choose between two different possible courses of action, independently.
free will
What is the essence of freedom?
Freedom is an intrinsic and essential person.
Freedom is rooted in the human person’s self-
determination and the exercise of intellect and free will.
This means that the human person by nature is a free being and that it is in his or her nature to seek freedom.
Freedom is an intrinsic and essential person
This means that a person’s every action is freely determined and these actions define him or her.
Freedom is rooted in the human persons’ self determination snd the exercise of intellect and free will.
3 kinds of freedom
physical, psychological, and moral
It refers to the absence of any physical restraint.
Physical Freedom
It is also called freedom of choice. The person is free to perform actions that he or she considers right and wise.
Psychological Freedom
It refers to using freedom in a manner that upholds human dignity and goodness.
Moral Freedom
Two Elements That Define Freedom
Voluntariness and Responsibility
It refers to the ability of a person to act out of his or her own free will and self- determination.
Voluntariness
It refers to the person being accountable for his or her actions and their consequences.
Responsibility