LESSON 5 : Freedom of the Human Person Flashcards
an intrinsic and essential property of the person
- human by nature is a free being and that it is in his nature to seek freedom
- the ability to make choices and perform actions ( important indication of human freedom
Freedom
sets us apart from other beings
FREEDOM TO ACT
-performs certain task on
command
-follows a set of pattern
-acts instinctively
-follows a pre-determined
course
-pre-determined responses to
certain stimuli
Animal
-varied actions and
reactions
- ability to imagine the future
Human
the power to be what you want to be and the ability
to decide and create yourself
Freedom
Enumerate the characteristics that define our personality
- Product of our choices
- Preferences
- Views ( dedicate time & effort)
- nature as a human person gives the ability to imagine the future
Freedom
rooted in the human person’s
SELF – DETERMINATION and the EXERCISE OF
INTELLECT and FREEWILL
- a person’s every action is freely determined and these actions define him
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
enables us to come up with NEW CHOICES
Freedom
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
REFLECTION
True or False
- reflecting upon your actions will enable you to know yourself BETTER as a PERSON
True
requires a degree of control from the person who
exercises it
Freedom
True or False
- a person becomes more free when he EXERCISES
CONTROL OVER HIMSELF - “control over himself not being controlled by other forces like addiction, emotions, impulse“
True
True or False
-A person becomes LESS FREE when he is NO longer in control of himself
- Human action can uphold or diminish freedom.
True
persons who are DENIED their freedom by other
individuals, groups, and institutions
Dehumanized
Give an example of Dehumanized
- Slavery
- Bondage
- Imprisoned
- Wrong person
Enumerate the Kinds of the Freedom
- Physical Freedom
- Psychological Freedom
- Moral Freedom
– refers to the absence of any
physical restraint
- freedom of mobility
- not impeded in his actions by any physical force
- allows a person to act or move in a determined manner
- allows to move from one place to another and go wherever
Physical Freedom
– refers to freedom of choice
- free to perform actions that he considers right and wise
- free to act or not to act
- innate and cannot be denied a person
- no outside force or influence can compel a person to take
action against his will
Psychological Freedom
- refers to the responsible use of
freedom in a manner that upholds HUMAN DIGNITY
and GOODNESS - a person must use his freedom to GROW AS A PERSON
Moral Freedom
True or False
“ A person becomes MORE FREE when he uses freedom WELL, but becomes LESS FREE when he uses it in a BAD way “
True
Humans have a NATURAL inclination for what is TRUE and GOOD, and when a person uses his freedom to do acts that 1. ________ human dignity and goodness, he 2. ___________ himself
and effectively 3. _________________
- violate
- dehumanizes
- negate human freedom
– refers to the ability of a person to act
out of his own FREE WILL and SELF –
DETERMINATION
- a person may decide TO ACT or NOT TO ACT, and these decisions are made out of his own free will
- a person may act even if he is not required or called to take action
Voluntariness
free acts which can be assigned a corresponding moral value
VOLUNTARY ACTS
True or False
“ Whenever we decide to take action, this results in a certain CONSEQUENCES. “
True
affect not only the person who commits the action, but also other people and our surroundings
CONSEQUENCES
– refers to the person being
accountable for his actions and their consequences
- can either mean a person voluntarily taking responsibility
for his own action, or being held responsible by other people
- can have positive or negative meaning, and goes hand –in – hand with VOLUTARINESS in determining the morality of an
action
Responsibility
True or False
“ As a free being, the person must accept the CONSEQUENCES of his action and take RESPONSIBILITY for them.
True
True or False
VOLUNTARINESS and RESPONSIBILITY go hand – in – hand
in determining a person’s freedom. Without these two elements,
human freedom is DIMINISHED, and the person makes
IMPERFECT ACTIONS and UNWISE DECISIONS which may
have NEGATIVE EFFECTS ON SELF AND OTHERS
True
True or False
REFLECT on our actions to better understand and guide us toward making the BEST POSSIBLE DECISION.
True
ENUMERATE THE QUESTIONS WHEN EXAMINING ACTIONS, HABITS AND
BEHAVIOR
What should I do?
Why should I do it?
What will happen if I do it?
How will my action or behavior affect myself, others, and
my surroundings?
Will my actions or behavior be considered, proper,
beneficial, and moral?
experienced through the ACT OF MAKING CHOICES
- although freedom gives the ability to think of countless
decisions and possible actions, we only get to choose to ENACT
ONE OF THESE POSSIBLE actions or decisions
- choosing TO ACT or NOT TO ACT whichever is the
acceptable and moral choice in a given situation
Freedom
- vital in the proper exercise of human freedom
“ As free and rational beings, we must recognize the importance of exercising freedom RESPONSIBLY. “ - requires us to reflect on our ACTIONS, consider their EFFECTS, and make the PROPER CHOICES regarding the most BENEFICIAL DECISIONS or ACTIONS
Self - Reflection
Human freedom should be exercised with 1._________ and a recognition of reasonable 2.________
- CONTROL
- LIMITS
guides us in recognizing and deciding on the limitations to our freedom.
SENSE OF RIGHT and WRONG
True or False
Society implements reasonable restrictions to personal freedom in order to maintain order and harmony and uphold the welfare of the public.
True
FREEDOM should be exercised with regard for
1.___________ and 2._________
1.KNOWLEDGE
2.TRUTH
True or False
- as rational beings, it is natural for us THINK before we act
- we use our freedom to act and acquire more knowledge,
and we use this knowledge in order to come up with decisions
and courses of actions when confronted with difficult situations
True
Ability to acquire correct information, truthful knowledge, prudence and caution AIDS us in making?
WISE and INFORMED CHOICES
True or False
Determining the proper information and truthful knowledge ENSURE that our choices, decisions, and actions are PROPER, REASONABLE, and JUST
True
it is therefore NECESSARY to cultivate the_________________________ to be our GUIDE in making WISE and SOUND CHOICES
INTELLECTUAL VIRTUE OF PRUDENCE
being careful about your choices, stopping and thinking before acting. It is a strength of restraint. When you
are prudent, you are not taking unnecessary risks, and not saying
or doing things that you might later regret.
PRUDENCE
Each action must be made after 1. ________ and 2. ____________
1.CAREFUL THOUGHT
2. REFLECTION
True or False
It is important for persons to EXERCISE CAUTION and PRUDENCE and REFLECT on possible COURSES OF ACTION
in making DECISIONS or DOING actions
True
this view has led to the assertion that freedom is a recognized and guaranteed right for all persons. Many
societies identify certain freedoms that should be enjoyed by all, as these contribute to the quality of life
of the individual and the welfare of society. These include the freedom to live and determine one’s identity;
freedom from slavery and other constraints; freedom of speech; and freedom of thought, conscience, and
religion.
Recognize and uphold not only OUR individual FREEDOM but also the FREEDOM OF OTHERS.
True or False
Freedom should be exercised with due regard for the welfare of other persons and one’s freedom should be exercised not as a tool to restrict the freedom of others, but as a means to enable
others to fully enjoy their own freedom
True
