LESSON 5 : Freedom of the Human Person

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Freedom

Question 2

sets us apart from other beings

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FREEDOM TO ACT

Question 3

-performs certain task on
command
-follows a set of pattern
-acts instinctively
-follows a pre-determined
course
-pre-determined responses to
certain stimuli

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Animal

Question 4

-varied actions and
reactions
- ability to imagine the future

Answer 4

Human

Question 5

the power to be what you want to be and the ability
to decide and create yourself

Answer 5

Freedom

Question 6

Enumerate the characteristics that define our personality

Answer 6

• Product of our choices
• Preferences
• Views ( dedicate time & effort)

Question 7

• nature as a human person gives the ability to imagine the future

Answer 7

Freedom

Question 8

 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

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Freedom

Question 9

capabilty to make choices and
decisions

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Self - Determination

Question 10

a person’s actions determine what kind of person he becomes

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NATURE OF SELF – DETERMINATION

Question 11

do actions when he wants to

Answer 11

FREEWILL

Question 12

enables us to come up with NEW CHOICES

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Freedom

Question 13

it does not confine our actions to
those set or expected by others; we can imagine new actions and decide to undertake them

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Essence of Freedom

Question 14

recall and ask yourself why you chose to take the action

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REFLECTION

Question 15

True or False

• reflecting upon your actions will enable you to know yourself BETTER as a PERSON

Answer 15

True

Question 16

requires a degree of control from the person who
exercises it

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Freedom

Question 17

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“

Answer 17

True

Question 18

True or False

-A person becomes LESS FREE when he is NO longer in control of himself
- Human action can uphold or diminish freedom.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

persons who are DENIED their freedom by other
individuals, groups, and institutions

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Dehumanized

Question 20

Give an example of Dehumanized

Answer 20

• Slavery
• Bondage
• Imprisoned
• Wrong person

Question 21

Enumerate the Kinds of the Freedom

Answer 21

1. Physical Freedom
2. Psychological Freedom
3. Moral Freedom

Question 22

– 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

Answer 22

Physical Freedom

Question 23

– 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

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Psychological Freedom

Question 24

• 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

Answer 24

Moral Freedom

Question 25

**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 “

Answer 25

True

Question 26

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. _________________

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1. violate 2. dehumanizes 3. negate human freedom

Question 27

– 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

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Voluntariness

Question 28

free acts which can be assigned a corresponding moral value

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VOLUNTARY ACTS

Question 29

**True or False** “ Whenever we decide to take action, this results in a certain CONSEQUENCES. “

Answer 29

True

Question 30

affect not only the person who commits the action, but also other people and our surroundings

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CONSEQUENCES

Question 31

– 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

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Responsibility

Question 32

**True or False** “ As a free being, the person must accept the CONSEQUENCES of his action and take RESPONSIBILITY for them.

Answer 32

True

Question 33

**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

Answer 33

True

Question 34

**True or False** REFLECT on our actions to better understand and guide us toward making the BEST POSSIBLE DECISION.

Answer 34

True

Question 35

ENUMERATE THE QUESTIONS WHEN EXAMINING ACTIONS, HABITS AND BEHAVIOR

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 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?

Question 36

 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

Answer 36

Freedom

Question 37

- 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

Answer 37

Self - Reflection

Question 38

Human freedom should be exercised with 1._________ and a recognition of reasonable 2.________

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1. CONTROL 2. LIMITS

Question 38

guides us in recognizing and deciding on the limitations to our freedom.

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SENSE OF RIGHT and WRONG

Question 39

**True or False** Society implements reasonable restrictions to personal freedom in order to maintain order and harmony and uphold the welfare of the public.

Answer 39

True

Question 40

FREEDOM should be exercised with regard for 1.___________ and 2._________

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1.KNOWLEDGE 2.TRUTH

Question 41

**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

Answer 41

True

Question 42

Ability to acquire correct information, truthful knowledge, prudence and caution AIDS us in making?

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WISE and INFORMED CHOICES

Question 43

**True or False** Determining the **proper information** and **truthful knowledge ENSURE** that our choices, decisions, and actions are **PROPER, REASONABLE**, and **JUST**

Answer 43

True

Question 44

it is therefore NECESSARY to cultivate the_________________________ to be our GUIDE in making WISE and SOUND CHOICES

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INTELLECTUAL VIRTUE OF PRUDENCE

Question 45

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.

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PRUDENCE

Question 46

Each action must be made after 1. ________ and 2. ____________

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1.CAREFUL THOUGHT 2. REFLECTION

Question 47

**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

Answer 47

True

Question 48

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.

Answer 48

Recognize and uphold not only **OUR** individual **FREEDOM** but also the **FREEDOM OF OTHERS.**

Question 49

**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

Answer 49

True