Q2: Freedom of the Human Person

Question 1

It enables us to enjoy the available choices and to take actions to achieve what satisfies us the most.

Answer 1

freedom

Question 2

It is a gift that requires proper mind set, utmost responsibility, and right discipline.

Answer 2

freedom

Question 3

The ability to make choices and perform those choices.

Answer 3

freedom

Question 4

The ability to be what we want and to decide and create oneself.

Answer 4

freedom

Question 5

2 Concepts of Freedom

Answer 5

1. freedom itself
2. free will

Question 6

It is commonly characterized as having the capacity without restriction to act or alter.

Answer 6

freedom

Question 7

Someone or something is ________ if they can easily and responsibly do or alter something.

Answer 7

“secure”

Question 8

It has its particular limits because it is bound by the effects of its acts either to encourage goodness or to destruction to itself or for other people.

Answer 8

freedom

Question 9

The ability to choose different courses of action without restrictions.

Answer 9

free will

Question 10

If we exercise our ________, we get to decide on things that will lead to results, either good or bad, beneficial or not.

Answer 10

free will

Question 11

The ability to choose things according to our moral reasoning that a person’s action determines what kind of person he or she becomes.

Answer 11

free will

Question 12

Kinds of Freedom

Answer 12

• Physical Freedom
• Psychological Freedom
• Moral Freedom

Question 13

It is the absence of any physical restraint.

Answer 13

physical freedom

Question 14

It enables him or her to act and move in determined manner, granted that the person has natural limitations,.

Answer 14

physical freedom

Question 15

It is also called freedom of choice.

Answer 15

psychological freedom

Question 16

The person has the freedom of mobility to go where he or she wants to go.

Answer 16

physical freedom

Question 17

The person is free to perform actions that he or she considers right and wise.

Answer 17

psychological freedom

Question 18

It is innate and cannot be denied to a person. No outside force or influence can compel a person to take action against his or her will.

Answer 18

psychological freedom

Question 19

The freedom in a manner that upholds human dignity and goodness.

Answer 19

moral freedom

Question 20

2 Elements that Define Freedom:

Answer 20

• voluntariness
• responsibility

Question 21

The ability of a person to act of his or her own free will and self-determination.

Answer 21

voluntariness

Question 22

It also means that even though she/he is not required to do such things he/she could still do it or act on it.

Answer 22

voluntariness

Question 23

These are free acts which can be assigned a corresponding moral value.

Answer 23

voluntary acts

Question 24

One must always remember that in every action we make, in every choice we make there is an __________________.

Answer 24

equivalent consequence

Question 25

It refers to the person being accountable for his or her action and their consequences.

Answer 25

responsibility

Question 26

2 Factors to Excercise Freedom:

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• prudence
• self-reflection

Question 27

The ability to govern and discipline oneself with the use of reason.

Answer 27

prudence

Question 28

it is having caution and giving good
judgments in making decisions. Making hard choices is an exercise of freedom.

Answer 28

prudence

Question 29

It allows each person to analyze his life both in small and big details in terms of the decisions, actions and choices he make.

Answer 29

self-reflection

Question 30

It is a deeper form of learning where if practiced with higher sense of wise judgment and keen perception, the experiences he makes are more meaningful and serve as guide for improved and informed decisions, actions and choices.

Answer 30

self-reflection