INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

LESSON 5: FREEDOM OF THE HUMAN PERSON

Teacher: Jessie Alzaga Israel
Let’s Ponder:
Fill in the circles with words that you associate with freedom. Create a concept web
based on the one shown below.

FREEDOM

1. What do you think makes us free?

2. How do we know that we are free?
3. Do you use your freedom responsibly?

LET’S EMBARK
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to:
1. Discern the essence of true freedom;
2. Discuss moral responsibility and accountability in your exercise of freedom;
3. Realize that all actions have consequences;
4. Evaluate the exercise of prudence in choices;
5. Realize that choices have consequences, and some things are given up while
others obtained in making choices; and
6. Show situations that demonstrate freedom of choice and the consequences of
choices.
INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read your reference book from page 77 to 89.

2. Answer the following questions:
a. How is freedom an expression of humanity?
b. How is freedom related to self-determination?
c. How can the loss of freedom lead to dehumanization?
d. Why are voluntariness and responsibility important elements of
freedom?
e. Is the choice of “doing nothing” a valid and moral choice? In what
situation is this choice acceptable?
f. How can self-reflection aid you in exercising freedom and making
choices?
3. Summarize your ideas on freedom by completing the table. Copy the table
and write your responses in each column.
I am Free because… As a free person, I must…

REFLECTION
1. In what way can you change or improve your behavior so that you will
be better able to uphold human freedom?
2. What is the most significant decision that you have made in your life so
far? Describe how this has affected you?