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Understanding Freedom and Society
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Understanding Freedom and Society
Understanding Freedom and Society
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What is the definition of freedom according to the text?
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Freedom may be motivated by the will, either by an act of intellect or by reasoning or emotion.
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What are 'Acts of Man' according to the text?
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Actions shared by humans and other animals, while human acts refer to the appropriate actions of human beings.
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What are the characteristics of human acts?
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Human acts are voluntary, performed by a human being from will and reason, and distinctively a human act if it is voluntary.
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What are involuntary actions?
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Involuntary actions are those that occur under compulsion or through ignorance, and are not under the control of the agent.
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What is Aristotle's distinction of voluntary actions?
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Voluntary actions are performed from the will and knowledge about the situations surrounding the act.
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What is an example of a voluntary act?
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An example is being asked to perform a crime where the options are to do it for the sake of family survival or not do it at the cost of family safety.
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What summarizes human freedom and obligation in the context of a moral dilemma?
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The saying 'Buntot mo, hila mo!' reflects taking full responsibility for one's actions and being obliged to do so.
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What does the year 1704 reveal about freedom according to the text?
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It reveals that freedom is a gift from God, involving both reason and free will.
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What is the significance of reason in freedom?
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Reason allows man to understand the order of things established by the Creator and to direct himself toward his true good.
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What is the difference between intellectual choice and practical choice?
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Intellectual choice is deliberately selected based on a moral standpoint, while practical choice is borne out of psychological and emotional considerations.
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What is 'Feudal Society'?
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Feudalism is an economic, political, and social system that prevailed in Europe from about the ninth to the fifteenth century, characterized by vassals and serfs.
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What is a tribal society?
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A tribal society denotes a group of people living in a primitive setting under a leader or chief, often associated with a small scale and bound to spatial and temporal relations.
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What defines an industrial society?
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An industrial society uses advanced technology to drive a massive production industry that supports a large population.
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What is the 'Information Society'?
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The Information Society is marked by the progress and development of digital information and communication technologies, affecting various aspects of life.
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Who coined the term 'Post-Industrial Society'?
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Daniel Bell coined the term in 1973 in his book 'The Coming of Post-Industrial Society A Venture in Social Forecasting'.
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What characterizes a digital citizen?
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A digital citizen is knowledgeable and responsible enough to effectively use different social platforms on the internet.
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What are the characteristics of digital citizenship?
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It includes engaging in useful discussions, focusing on theoretical knowledge, emphasizing ethical implications of new technologies, and considering one's rights and obligations.
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What is the phenomenological notion of death according to Martin Heidegger?
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Heidegger states that death is certain, indefinite, one's property, non-relational, and cannot be outstripped.
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What does 'authenticity' mean in existentialism?
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Authenticity means having true and meaningful existence.