445125048-Lesson-5-Freedom-of-the-Human-Person.pptx

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1. Lesson 5 FREEDOM OF THE HUMAN PERSON

2. Fill in the circles with words that you associate with FREEDOM. Create a concept web based on the one shown below. WHAT DO YOU THINK MAKES US FREE? HOW DO WE KNOW THAT WE ARE FREE? DO YOU USE YOUR FREEDOM RESPONSIBLY?

3. What is freedom? what is the essence of freedom?

4. Freedom is an intrinsic and essential property of a person The human person is by nature free and seeks freedom. Our freedom to act sets us apart from other beings.

5. Freedom is also understood to be the power to create and define oneself It is also rooted in the person’s self determination the exercise of intellect and free will.

6. Freedom is rooted in the human person’s self determination and the exercise of intellect and free will. This means that a person’s every action is freely determined, and these actions define him or her. We can freely choose to be good person and to act in a good way A good act makes a person better while opposite has a negative impact on him or her as a person This is the nature of self determination; that a person’s actions determine what kind of person he or she becomes.

7. Samuel is carrying a heavy load of books along hallway when he suddenly loses his balance and drop all the books. Imagine that you are one of his classmates who witnessed this. Which among the situations will be most truthful reactions? You may choose not to help Samuel and just ignore him while he picks his books. You may also choose to help him pick up his books You may laugh at him and refuse to help.

8. Reflecting upon your actions will enable you to know yourself better as a person. Your actions also determine if you uphold human dignity and freedom. Having freedom, however, also entails responsibilities. It is possible for a person to diminish or negate freedom through the choices and actions that he or she makes.

9. KINDS OF FREEDOM

10. What makes us free? How does freedom shape our experiences? Two elements that define freedom : VOLUNTARINESS - refers to the ability of a person to act out of his or her own free will and self determination. A person may act or not to act, and these decisions are made out of his or her own free will.

11. RESPONSIBILITY - refers to the person being accountable for his or her actions and their consequences. Without these two elements, human freedom is diminished, and the person makes imperfect actions and unwise decisions which may have negative effects on the self and others.

12. We can therefore begin to examine our actions, habits, and behavior by asking ourselves the ff. questions: What should I do? Why should I do it? What will happen if I do it? How will my actions or behavior affect myself, others, and my surroundings? Will my actions or behavior be considered correct, proper, beneficial, and moral?

13. Freedom is experienced through the act of making choices

14. Discuss

15. Summarize your ideas on freedom by completing the table. Copy the table and write your responses in each column. I am free because As a free person, I must

16. Responsibility Freedom Psychological Freedom Voluntariness Physical Freedom

17. Reflect

18. Apply Reflect on your experience and identify a moment when you believed you “had no choice” regarding your actions and decisions, or you made a choice that you eventually regretted. Reevaluate that situation using the various views on human freedom.