LESSON 5 Flashcards
an intrinsic and essential property of the person
FREEDOM
an important indication of human freedom is the ability to
make choices
perform actions
set us apart from other beings
freedom to act
this means that human person by nature is a free being and that it is in his/her nature to seek freedom
freedom as an intrinsic and essential property
animals act _______, means that their action are more like predetermined responses of certain ___________
instinctively
stimuli
make us very dynamic creatures and our actions do not necessarily follow a set pattern or a pre-determined course
inherent freedom
many of the characteristics that define our personality are often a product of our _________
choices
developed to the fullest only if we choose to dedicate time and effort to improve them
talent
other aspects of our personality that we freely adopt
our preferences and views
gives you the ability to strive to achieve that goal
freedom
freedom is rooted in the human person’s _______ and the exercise of ________ and _______
self-determination
intellect
free will
a _______ makes a better person
good act
a nature of ___________ says that a person’s actions determine what kind of person he or she becomes
self-determination
gives us the choice to undertake one of the possible actions
freedom
freedom also enable us to come up with new..
choices
will enable you to know yourself better as a person
reflecting
your ____ determine if you uphold human dignity and freedom
action
it is possible for a person to diminish or negate freedom through
choices and action
freedom also requires a degree of
control
a person becomes less free when he or she is no longer ……
in control
people who act solely based on their emotions are also…
less free
People who behave ___ and ______ are more similar to animals than persons
impulsively
erratically
to lose control of oneself diminishes human freedom and _____ the person
dehumanizes
a dehumanizing act because a person is forced to work for life without the possibility of ever leaving a lif of bondage
slavery
a person who is ________ is also dehumanized because he or she is denied his or her freedom and is confined in prison for life
imprisoned
kinds of freedom
physical freedom
psychological freedom
moral freedom
refers to the absence of any physical restraint
physical freedom
The person has the mobility to go where he or she wants to go, and he or she is not impeded in his or her action by any physical force.
physical freedom
allows him or her to act and move in a determined manner.
physical freedom
aka freedom of choice
psychological freedom
the person is free to perform actions that he or she considers right and wise
psychological freedom
innate and cannot be denied a person. no out side force or influence can compel a person to take action against his or her will
psychological freedom
refer to using freedom in a manner that upholds human dignity and goodness
moral freedom
a person use his or her freedom to grow as a person. A person becomes moe free when he or she uses freedom well, but become less free when he or she uses it in a bad way
moral freedom
2 elements that define freedom
voluntariness
responsibility
the ability of a person to act out of his or her own free will and self-determination
voluntariness
this means that a person may decide to act or not to act, and these decisions are made out of his or her own free will.
voluntariness
are free acts which can be assigned a corresponding moral value
voluntary acts
whenever we decide to take action, this results in a a certain
consequences
refers to the person being accountable for his or her actions and their consequences
responsibility
go hand-in-hand in determining a person’s freedom
voluntariness and responsibility
A person who has no awareness of the effect of his or her actions can be considered as acting with..
diminished freedom
without voluntariness and responsibility, human freedom is _____, and the person makes imperfect actions and unwise decisions which may have negative effects on the self and others
diminished
freedom is experienced through the act of
making choices
real life is not a movie where we can stop and rewind events and get a
second take
vital in the proper exercise of human freedom
self-reflection
as ____, we cannot allow ourselves to be slaves to sudden emotion and moods whenever we act
persons
as _____ and _____ we must recognize the importance of exercising freedom responsibly. this requires us to reflect on our actions, consider their effects, and make the proper choices regarding the most beneficial decisions or actions.
free and rational beings
human freedom should be exercised with control and a recognition of reasonable limits
exercise freedom in a responsible and beneficial manner
setting limits to our own freedom and learn to moderate or control our thoughts, emotions, and actions depending on the situation
exercise freedom in a responsible and beneficial manner
limitng our personal freedom requires to
sacrifice self-interest
our actions are also control through
laws and regulations
society implements reasonable restriction to personal freedom in order to
maintain order and harmony
we should use our freedom to act and acquire more knowledge, and we use this knowledge to come up with decisions and courses of actions when confronted with difficult situations
exercised freedom with regard for knowledge and truth
aids us in making a wise and informed choice
information and truthful knowledge
needed for people who wish to invest in business ventures to determine if they are getting into legitimate transactions or are just being deceived into participating in a scam
truthful knowledge
as human person, our nature drives us to uphold
human dignity and goodness
this view has led to the assertion that freedom is a recognized and guaranteed right for all persons
we should not only recognize our individual freedom but also the freedom of others
