Freedom of the Human Person (Week 2) Choice and Consequences

According to Robert Nozick, making choices feels as if:

• There is only one correct option

• Alternatives do not matter

• One could do any of the alternatives considered

• There are no consequences to actions

•What is the Theory of Values primarily concerned with?

• How humans compute numbers

• How, why, and to what degree humans value things

• How societies enforce laws

• How freedom limits choices

•Which type of value refers to something being valuable for itself?

• Instrumental

• Contributory

• Originative

• Intrinsic

•Studying because it will help you get a higher grade is an example of:

• Instrumental value

• Contributory value

• Intrinsic value

• Originative value

•The story of Edgar “Injap” Sia II is an example of which value?

• Instrumental

• Originative

• Contributory

• Intrinsic

•The act of choosing is always:

• Random

• Accidental

• Purposeful and intentional

• Determined by fate

Which is an example of The Given in our lives?

• Choosing your career

• Deciding to study

• The parents you are born with

• Choosing between friends

Which statement best describes The Chosen?

• Qualities inherited from parents

• Circumstances beyond our control

• Decisions freely made

• Natural tendencies

•Rising above given tendencies refers to:

• Responsibility

• Transcendence

• Limitation

• Intrinsic value

Freedom should be exercised with:

• No limits at all

• Control and recognition of reasonable limits

• Disregard for others

• Immediate action