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Q2 Examination Flashcards

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  • The ability to make choices and perform those choices.
  • The ability to be what we want and to decide and create oneself.
  • is a social and political concept which has great significance in how people participate in society.
  • in a political and social context means the (____) of an individual from oppression, compulsion, or coercion from other persons, an authoritative figure, or form society itself.
  • in Theological view, (________) from sin and living a life of righteousness. Christians define (____) in the context of living in accordance with will of God.
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FREEDOM

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refers to a person taking control of his or her own life and fulfilling one’s potential.

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Positive Liberty

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a freedom from external restraint, barriers, and other interferences from other people.

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Negative Liberty

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refer to rights which are innate in athe person such as the right to life.

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NATURAL RIGHTS

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are rights that are based on society’s customs and laws that are enacted by legislation and enforced by a government.

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LEGAL RIGHTS

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The capacity to choose from alternative courses of action or decision

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FREE WILL

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the freedom to perform an action without any obstacles or hindrances.

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FREE ACTION

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voluntary actions

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HUMAN ACTS

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involuntary actions

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ACTS OF MAN

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  • refers to free will as the use of our mental faculties.
  • It assumes that we have free will due to our intellect because each human action is based on rationality and sound judgment.
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FACULTIES MODEL

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free will is based on human wants and desires. An individual is faced with various wants and desires that need to be met.

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HIERARCHICAL MODEL

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believes that man has free will because he or she is able to entertain reasons not to enact a certain decision and act upon them when the need arises.

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Reasons-Responsive View

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Refers to the understanding of oneself as an existing human being that recognizes human existence as distinct from other living beings and other human as well

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SELF-AWARENESS

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Refers to the person’s awareness that he or she should live his or her life on his or her own terms and to live a life that is distinct from other people

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INDIVIDUALITY

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Is then achieved once the individual’s thoughts, ideas, and actions express and upholds his or her individuality

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AUTHENTICITY

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  • The shared awareness and understanding among persons.
  • It is the mutual recognition of each other as persons; a unique relationship between distinct subjects
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INTERSUBJECTIVITY

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  • Actions where an individual presents himself or herself in a certain way when dealing with others.
  • Persons take on “roles” or act out characters when dealing with certain people or when in certain situations.
  • This is considered unconscious, natural act on the part of humans
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SEEMING

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  • Is what characterizes deeper and more genuine interaction.
  • Is made possible when the SELF realizes that the OTHER is genuine and unique individual
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DIALOGUE

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  • refers to a large, independent, and organized group of people living in the same territory and sharing a common culture and heritage.
  • People within a (____) impart knowledge, skills, and behaviors to one another through their various everyday interactions.
  • These interactions are often governed by written and unwritten rules that reflect the shared ideas, views, and values of the members of society.
  • Can take many forms and has evolved to develop various characteristics.
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Society

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  • The simplest and earliest societies are the (____) that adopt a lifestyle dependent on resources readily available from their surroundings.
  • These societies are often described as “primitive” since they utilize the simplest technology.
  • Examples of ____ include nomadic tribes such as the San in Africa and small tribes found in remote locations throughout the world.
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Hunting-and-gathering societies

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are those engaged in agricultural activities such as farming, fishing, and livestock-raising as a primary way of life.

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Agricultural societies

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are centered on mechanized production and the exchange of goods and services

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Industrial societies

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  • are technologically advanced societies characterized by industry, mass production, and advanced communication and transportation.
  • Advances in technology, meanwhile, have enabled people to establish “virtual societies” that are not confined by territory and are composed of individuals coming from various social backgrounds.
  • Examples of these societies can be found in social media, online message boards, and online games.
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Modern societies

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Advances in technology, meanwhile, have enabled people to establish ____ that are not confined by territory and are composed of individuals coming from various social backgrounds.

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Virtual Societies

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believe that life gains meaning from a relationship with the divine. the most prominent view is that God defines life’s meaning by assigning a purpose to the person; thus, we are all created for a reason.

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Supernaturalist views

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believe that one can achieve meaning in life even without the spiritual realm and reject the influence of supernatural forces in life.

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Naturalist views

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the individual as the one who defines his or her own life’s meaning based on his or her desires, goals, and choices.

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Subjectivism

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people must seek to attain certain standards and goals which define meaning in their lives. In this, groups of people can share a common meaning or purpose in life.

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Objectivism

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consider it futile and irrelevant to ponder on the question of life’s meaning. Those who subscribe to this view consider existence as unknowable, chaotic, and irrational, and that understanding and even attaining meaning in one’s life is impossible.

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Nihilistic views

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What does it mean to be happy? Happiness can be defined in two ways, what are these?

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  • It can be interpreted as a state of mind
  • It can be an evaluation of one’s experiences in life
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The person initially refuses to accept the reality of the loss. It’s a way of coping with the shock.

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Denial

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The person feels frustration and anger about the situation, often directed toward themselves, others, or even the person who has passed.

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Anger

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The person tries to negotiate, hoping to change the outcome or lessen the pain. This may include making promises or “bargains” with a higher power.

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Bargaining

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The person experiences deep sadness and may withdraw from daily life, struggling with feelings of helplessness.

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Depression

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The person gradually comes to terms with the loss and begins to move forward, finding peace.

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Acceptance

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What is the meaning of life?

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finding a sense of purpose and understanding that makes one’s life significant

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