philosophy 12

From the text above, choose the best example of a person who is controlled by other forces.

• A person suffering from addiction are less free because they are overpowered by their addiction to certain substances and can barely control themselves when presented with these things.

• We have those physical qualities that we inherited from our parents.

• Our talents, for instance, are developed to their fullest only if we choose to dedicate time and effort to improve them.

• A person who tried to scare his or her friend by jumping out of a corner wearing a scary mask.

Freedom requires a degree of control from the person who exercises it. Choose the best example of freedom from the choices given.

• A person who is forced by bank robbers to open the safety vault in the bank may not be held responsible for the crime of robbery, since he or she acted without much voluntariness.

• The surprised friend decided to run away but in his or her panic, he or she hit a wall and was injured.

• The human person by nature is a free being and that it is in his or her nature to seek freedom.

• Animals just obey and follow commands given by their owners or their masters, in which they call conditioning.

What does the statement “My freedom to swing my fist ends where your nose begins.” mean?

• a person can even choose to limit his or her own freedom.

• Limiting our freedom requires us to sacrifice certain self-interests.

• It points to the fact that human freedom, though essential, is not absolute.

• Our sense of right and wrong guides us in recognizing and deciding on the limitations to our freedom.

From the text above, which of the choices is the best example?

• A person who is forced by bank robbers to open the safety vault in the bank may not be held responsible for the crime of robbery.

• A person who had no awareness of the effect of his or her actions.

• Our sense of right and wrong guides us in recognizing and deciding these limitations to our freedom.

• Despite the threats made on his life, the witness decided to come forward and divulge important information regarding the crime he witnessed.

Based from the text mentioned above, what is the least example or not belong to the choices?

• Instead of spending her excess allowance on a new pair of shoes, Reyna decides to open a bank account and start saving up for her future.

• A businessman did not accept a high-paying position in an overseas firm and instead decided to start his own business and spend more time with his family.

• Despite the threats made on his life, the witness decided to come forward and divulge important information regarding the crime he witnessed.

• Despite knowing that many of his clients were poor and desperate, a moneylender continues to impose very high interest in rates on loans.

“Freedom is an intrinsic and essential property of the person.” What is the best meaning of this statement?

• This means that the human person by nature is a free being and that it is in his or her nature to seek freedom.

• This means that their actions are more like predetermined responses to certain stimuli.

• This means that a person is expected to always respond in the same way to your commands.

• This means that a person just obeys and follow commands given by their owners or their masters, in which they call conditioning.

There are 3 types of freedom, what does Psychological Freedom means?

• This means that a person has the freedom to go anywhere he or she wanted to do.

• This means that a person has the will power whether to act or not to act on what he or she considers to be right and wise.

• This refers to using freedom in a manner that upholds human dignity and goodness.

• It means that we are free to do or think whatever we want to in a good manner.

There are 3 types of freedom, what does Physical Freedom means?

• This means that a person has the freedom to go anywhere he or she wanted to do.

• This means that a person has the will power whether to act or not to act on what he or she considers to be right and wise.

• This refers to using freedom in a manner that upholds human dignity and goodness.

• It means that we are free to do or think whatever we want to in a good manner.

There are 3 types of freedom, what does Moral Freedom means?

• This means that a person has the freedom to go anywhere he or she wanted to do.

• This means that a person has the will power whether to act or not to act on what he or she considers to be right and wise.

• This refers to using freedom in a manner that upholds human dignity and goodness.

• It means that we are free to do or think whatever we want to in a good manner.

From the elements of freedom, what does responsibility mean?

• Responsibility refers to the person being accountable for his or her actions and their consequences.

• Responsibility refers to the ability of a person to act out of his or her own free will and self-determination.