Mattison Chapter 2 pt. 2

What is freedom in general?

• The ability to act or not act according to our understanding of goals.

• Lack of external control from government entities.

• The state of not being in slavery.

What does “object” refer to in a human act?

• The act actually done

• The goal or purpose we have in mind for doing an action.

• The features of a given situation.

What does “intention” refer to in a human act?

• The act actually done

• The goal or purpose we have in mind for doing an action.

• The features of a given situation.

What does “circumstance” refer to in a human act?

• The act actually done

• The goal or purpose we have in mind for doing an action.

• The features of a given situation.

What is freedom of indifference?

• Freedom regardless of what decision was made.

• Freedom for the purpose of happiness.

• Freedom from cultural oppression.

What is freedom for excellence?

• Freedom is for the purpose of flourishing and happiness.

• Freedom is for financial success and possessions.

• Freedom is simply having the options to choose.

What example does Mattison use to illustrate object, intention, and circumstance?

• A captain of a ship at sea

• A truck driver on the highway

• Tom Cruise in a F-14 fighter jet

True or false: Freedom is like an on-off switch.

• False
• True

What is the term for something that lessens or removes your responsibility for an action?

• Duress

• Peer pressure

• Prior disposition

True or false: According to the freedom for excellence position, a husband who is constantly tempted to cheat on his wife is less free than the wife who experiences no such temptation.

• True
• False