FREEDOM OF THE

HUMAN PERSON
 After going through this lesson, you are expected to:

• Evaluate and exercise prudence in choices,

• Realize that :
a. Choices have consequences.
B. Some things are given up while others
Obtained in making choices.
• Show situations that demonstrate freedom of choice and the
consequences of their choices.
• What do you think makes us free?
• How do we know that we are free?
• How do you use your freedom responsibly?
What is FREEDOM?
• It is an intrinsic and essential property of the person.
• The ability to make choices and perform actions.
• Sets us apart from other beings.
• It is rooted in the human person’s self-determination and
exercise of intellect and freewill.
PRUDENCE- means being careful about your choices
(STOP-THINK-ACT)
WHEN YOU ARE PRUDENT..
• You are not taking unnecessary risks.
• You consider long-term consequences of your actions.
• Practical reasoning
• Weigh the PROS and CONS
KINDS OF FREEDOM
• PHYSICAL FREEDOM
- refers to the absence of any physical
restraints.
• PSYCHOLOGICAL FREEDOM
- is also called freedom of choice.
KINDS OF FREEDOM
• MORAL FREEDOM
- refers to using freedom in a manner that
upholds human dignity and goodness.
Two Elements that define Freedom.

• VOLUNTARINESS – refers to the ability of a person

to act out his or her own freewill and determination.
Two Elements that define Freedom.

RESPONSIBILITY – refers to the person being

accountable for his or her actions and their
consequences.
Decisions Consequences Take responsibility
• The realization of voluntariness and
responsibility in the exercise of our freedom
gives our actions and experiences a whole new
meaning.
• We now can reflect on our actions to better
understand them and guide us toward making the
best possible decision.
We therefore begin to examine our actions, habits, and behavior by
asking ourselves the following questions:
• What should I do?
• Why should I do it?
• What will happen if I will do it?
• How will my actions or behavior affect myself, others, and my
surroundings?
• Will my actions or behavior be considered correct, proper, beneficial,
and moral?
• Human freedom should be exercised with control and a recognition
of reasonable limits.

• Freedom should also be exercised with regard for knowledge and

truth.

• We should also recognize and uphold not only our individual freedom
but also the freedom of others.