Philosophy Flashcards
an intrinsic and essential property of the person
Freedom
the ability to make choices and perform actions
Freedom
sets us apart from other beings
FREEDOM TO ACT
the power to be what you want to be and the ability to decide and create yourself
FREEDOM
persons who are DENIED their freedom by other individuals, groups, and institutions
DEHUMANIZED
Actions that diminish freedom
also dehumanize a person
KINDS OF FREEDOM
1.physical freedom
2.psychological freedom
3.moral freedom
refers to the absence of any physical restraint
Physical freedom
freedom of mobility
Physical freedom
allows a person to act or move in a determined manner
Physical freedom
allows to move from one place to another and go wherever you want to go
Physical freedom
not impeded in his actions by any physical force
Physical freedom
refers to freedom of choice
psychological freedom
Free to perform actions that he considers right and wise , free to act or not to act ,
psychological freedom
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
Moral freedom
a person must use his freedom to GROW AS A PERSON
Moral 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
recall and ask yourself why you chose to take the action
REFLECTION
your actions will enable you to know yourself BETTER as a PERSON
REFLECTION
TWO (2) ELEMENTS OF HUMAN FREEDOM
- Voluntariness
- Responsibility
refers to the ability of a person to act out of his own FREE WILL and SELF – DETERMINATION
VOLUNTARINESS
A person may decide TO ACT or NOT TO ACT, and these decisions are made out of his own free will
VOLUNTARINESS
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
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
Responsibility