WEEK 1 PPT11/12-IIa-5.2 5.2 Evaluate and exercise prudence in choices TEACHERS GUIDE DAY PERSPECTIVE OF FREEDOM day 1 1. The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint. b. The second is freedom of every person to worship God in his own way — everywhere in the world. c. The third is freedom from want, which, translated into world terms, means economic understandings which will secure to every nation a healthy peacetime life for its inhabitants — everywhere in the world. Every choice has a consequence It pays to consider your choices well. Each decision you make in life brings with it certain outcomes. If you make better decisions, you’ll get better outcomes. That’s a simple truth. The fact is, we really are the sum of the choices we have made. d. The fourth is freedom from fear, which, translated into world terms, means a world-wide reduction of armaments to such a point and in such a thorough fashion that no nation will be in a position to commit an act of physical aggression against any neighbor — anywhere in the world “I am who I am today because of the choices I made yesterday. ” – Eleanor Roosevelt 1. Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980). Freedom is existence. “At this very moment 5.3 Realize that: a. Choices have consequences. b. Some things are given up while others are obtained in making choices. “Man is nothing else, but what he makes of himself. Man is what he chooses to be.” PPT11/12-IIb-5.3 When confronted with what you know is a major decision, it’s always wise to turn to your friends and trusted advisors for their input. Often they may see something that you don’t. They can also be a good sounding board for your ideas and plans. 2. The state of not being imprisoned or enslaved. Ex. Finally, after three years of my imprisonment, I had tasted freedom again.’ 3. Unrestricted use of something. Different Perspectives: On Freedom The advice of trusted advisors and friends helps you make better choices. “Man is condemned to be free; because once thrown into the world, he is responsible for everything he does. SHOW SITUATIONS THAT DEMONSTRATES FREEDOM OF CHOICE AND THE CONSEQUENCES OF THEIR CHOICES. Day 2 and 3 2. Emmanuel Kant (1724-1804): Idea of Freedom - FREEDOM IS THE KEY TO EXPLAIN AUTONOMY OF THE WILL. - The WILL is a kind of causality belonging to living beings so far as they are rational. - Freedom would then be the property this causality has of being able to work independently. According to Rand, individual freedom should be aligned with economic freedom. The Filipino “sakop” or harmony can be a helping value to the full development of the Filipino if it opens up to embrace the whole Philippines Society. Sometimes we make mistakes and we get an outcome that we didn’t want. It’s not the end of the world. You will have learned something that will help you make a better decision next time. The ability to exercise one’s freedom in any manner is called freedom of choice. By law, all human beings are entitled to make decisions for themselves in whatever way they choose to. The only exception to this rule is when an absolute choice harms or delimits the self and others, so it is just like cause and effect relationship where a decision concludes with a corresponding effect on the person or the environment. 5.4 Show situations that demonstrate freedom of choice. Day 4. Freedom is alone the unoriginated birthright of man; it belongs to him by force of his humanity, and is in dependence on the will and coaction of every other, in so far as this consist with every other person’s freedom. 3. Eddie R. Babor Ph.D. (Author /Writer) Kinds of freedom a. Freedom from physical constraints. This is exercised only by animals. Ex. Birds are free to fly. b. Freedom as one pleases. This is practiced only by anarchist and immature individuals c. Authentic freedom. -An attunement with what is divinely required. Thus, the exercise of freedom is also the exercise of responsibilities since freedom cannot be dissociated from responsibility. Therefore, if freedom is founded on human nature, and if human nature is good, then, freedom means option for the good. 4. Franklin Roosevelt, The Freedoms, January 6, 1941 Four a. The first is freedom of speech and expression — everywhere in the world. In freedom of choice we can also include the way one acts towards another. All actions are brought about by a person’s decision so as to accomplish a given task or decision. All decisions or actions be it big or small have corresponding consequences good or bad. You have choices. Some people feel trapped or out of options. But the truth is that you always have choices. 0049t helps to remind yourself of this truth from time to time. Yes, some things are out of your control. But when you focus on what you can control, you’ll be empowered by the all the choices you really have. Do you have a friend, coach, or other advisor to whom you can turn? Even the bad choices you make can turn out for good. “Good judgement comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgement.” -Unknown Kinds of Freedom 1. Physical Freedom – refers to the absence of any physical restraints. Granted that the person has natural limitations, physical freedom allows him to act and move in a determined manner. 2. Psychological Freedom – Also called as freedom of choice. It is innate and cannot be denied to a person. 3. Moral Freedom – this refers to using freedom in a manner that upholds human dignity and goodness. Humans have a natural inclination for what is true and good, and when a person uses his or her freedom to do acts that violates human dignity and goodness, he or she dehumanizes himself or herself, and effectively negates human freedom. Important Factors to consider in the exercise of freedom. 1. Prudence – It is the ability to govern and discipline oneself with the use of reason; it is having caution and giving good judgments in making decisions. 2. Self – reflection – it allows us to be more rational in making choices, because sometimes human beings tend to be slaves by their emotions and moods whenever they act certain things.
