Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person: Freedom

Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person: Freedom

1. Freedom

2. Identifying terms Freedom of others Physical Freedom Freedom Voluntariness Psychological Freedom Self-reflection Moral Freedom Control Truth Responsibility 2

3. Freedom 1. Is an intrinsic and essential property of the person. 3

4. Physical Freedom Refers to the absence of any restraint. 4

5. Psychological Freedom Is also called freedom of choice. 5

6. Moral Freedom Refers to using freedom in a manner that upholds human dignity and goodness. 6

7. Voluntariness Refers the ability of a person to act out his or her own free will and self-determination. 7

8. Responsibility Refers to the person being a ccountable for his or her actions and their consequences. 8

9. Self-reflection Is vital in the proper exercise o f human freedom. 9

10. Control Human freedom should be Exercised with_____and a recognition of reasonable limits. 10

11. Truth Freedom should also be exercised With regard for knowledge and 11

12. Freedom of others We should also recognize and Uphold not only our personal freedom but also 12

13. 13 FREEDOM

14. What do you think makes us free? How do we know that we are free? Do you use your freedom responsibly. 14

15. FREEDOM Is and intrinsic and essential property o f the person. The power to be what you want to be a nd ability to decide and create something f or yourself. 15

16. 3 TYPES OF FREEDOM Physical Freedom -refers to the absence of any restraint. This means that a person has a freedom to go anywhere he or she wanted to do. 16

17. 3 TYPES OF FREEDOM 2. Psychological Freedom -also called freedom of choice. This means that a person has the will power Whether to act or not to act on what he considers to be right and wise. 17

18. 3 TYPES OF FREEDOM 3. Moral Freedom -refers to using freedom in a manner that upholds dignity and goodness. A person must use his freedom to grow as a person. 18

19. 2 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. 19

20. 2 ELEMENTS THAT DEFINE FREEDOM 2. Responsibility -refers to the person being accountable for his actions and their consequences. 20

21. 1. Human freedom should be exercised with control and a recognition of reasonable limits. How can we exercise our freedom in a responsible and beneficial manner? 2. Freedom should also be exercised with regard for knowledge and truth. 21 3. We should also recognize and uphold not only our personal freedom, but also the freedom of others.

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