the power or right to act, speak, and change as one wants without hindrance or restraint.

_____ also understood as the power to be what you want to be and the ability to decide and create something for yourself.

2 Types of Freedom

The ability and opportunity to perform an action. Freedom from external forces

The power of the self to choose among genuine alternatives. Free will and not external forces.

Most philosophy is concerned with ____ freedom

What are the Views?

People have the freedom to make their own choices without interference from the government or other external authority.

All human actions are entirely determined by external or internal factors, and free will is an illusion.

Although our actions may be influenced by external factors, we can still be considered free if we are able to act in accordance with our own desires and motivations.

Human actions and choices are entirely predetermined by prior events and the laws of nature, and there is no room for free will.

Philosophers

The Power of Volition (philosopher)

For ____, a human is being rational.

Freedom is Spirituality and Love (philosopher)

Freedom is the manner intellectual beings seek ____ ____.

St. Thomas considers the human being as a ____ ____ . (who has an ability to discern right from wrong to be held accountable for his/her actions)

We have ______ because of our spirituality

Individual Freedom (philosopher)

Existentialism is a philosophical movement known for its inquiry on human existence, which means "_____"

Sartre emphasizes the importance of _______ regardless of the power of other people to influence and coerce our desires, beliefs, and decisions.

Theory of Social Contract (philosopher)

an agreement where individuals sacrifice an amount of their freedom and submit to a higher authority

define the freedom of an individual in the context of having a government to rule them, which is the basis of notion of moral obligation and duty

Kinds of Freedom

Refers to the absence of any Physical Restraint. The person has the freedom of mobility to go where he/she wants to go

Also called as "freedom of choice".The person is free to perform actions that he/she considers right and wise. A person is also free to act or not to act.

Using freedom in a manner that upholds human dignity and goodness.

the capacity to choose from alternative courses of action or decision

the freedom to perform an action without any obstacles or hindrances

requires active effort; has control or mastery of his/herself and has the strength to do what is good. This is doing the right thing and exercising our freedom in a responsible manner

refers to the "absence of interference", absence of coercion or interference. The freedom to do whatever you want.

No form of hindrance that would prevent you from doing what you want.

Should freedom be absolute?