FRE E D O M A N D

RESPON S IB IL I T Y
INTRODUCTION
The story about human freedom is not yet
complete. In addition to acting upon our freedom
by exercising our capacity to choose for
ourselves, there is the equality important task of
holding ourselves responsible for consequences
of our choices.
Kierkegaard speaks of this kind of freedom of
self-choice as one that can only be completed
when is performed before another person ( in his
case, it was before an adjudicating God who will
demand of him to account for all of his actions on
the Last day)
THE EXERCISE OF A RESPONSIBLE FREEDOM

The exercise of freedom is a social act. It is not

the assertion of one’s preferences “live and let-
live” but it is the assertion one’s preferences with
a view to the consequences this has on oneself
and on others.
A RESPONSIBLE EXERCISE OF FREEDOM TAKES THE FF.
QUESTIONS IN MIND:

•Am I aware of the consequences of my choice as

soon as I act on them?
•Will I be able to face people with a dignified and
resolve stance when I am criticized from my choice
•Responsibility comes from two words: Response
and ability. Responsibility is the ability to
respond. Respond to what? To a need or to call
for help, for understanding, for love, for
forgiveness.
•The recognizing gaze of another exerts a gentle
pressure for me to solidify my choices into lifelong
commitment on acting on it. (Habermas, 1992)
• Studies have shown the effectiveness of making
promises of the conversion when it is done
before a witnessing body
( Baumeister and Tierney, 2012)
FREEDOM, RESPONSIBILITY
AND THE STRENGTHENING OF
ONESELF
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING TRUE TO YOURSELF

•Being true to yourself is a life-long practice that

requires commitment and re-commitment, moment to
moment, as you grow and evolve. The answer to what
is true for you always exists at the core of who you
are, if you give yourself the space and time to listen.
 PRESENTED BY:
AMARANTE, IRISH HANA
BAGSIC, KHELLY JANE
MARASIGAN, CARLA

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