FREEDOM Flashcards
an intrinsic and essential property of the person
Freedom
the power to be what you want to be and the ability to decide and create yourself
Freedom
capabilty to make choices and decisions
Self-Determination
a person’s actions determine what kind of person he becomes
Nature of self-determination
do actions when he wants to
Freewill
it does not confine our actions to those set or expected by others; we can imagine new actions and decide to undertake them
Essence of freedom
recall and ask yourself why you chose to take the action
- reflecting upon your actions will enable you to know yourself better as a person
Reflection
persons who are denied their freedom by other individuals, groups, and institutions
e.g. slavery; bondage; imprisoned; wronged person “Actions that diminish freedom also dehumanize a person. “
DEHUMANIZED