introduction to the
Philosophy
of the human person
introduction to the philosophy of the human person
Freedom of the
Human Person
Content Standard
The learner understands the human person’s
freedom
Performance Standard
The learner shows situations that demonstrate
freedom of choice and the consequences of choices
Most Essential Learning Competencies
5.2 Evaluate and exercise prudence in choices (PPT11/12-
IIa-5.2)
5.3 Realize that:
a. Choices have consequences.
b. Some things are given up while others are obtained
in making choices (PPT11/12-IIb-5.3)
5.4 Show situations that demonstrate freedom of choice and
the consequences of their choices (PPT11/12- IIc-5.4)
ROAD OF CHOICE
Core Objective: Realize that all actions have consequences
The Power of Volition is the power to make your
own choices of decision, as said, the will of humanity
is an instrument of free choice. At a certain point in
life we were to make choices, choice that either led
us as victors or as more experience ramblers in life,
the results of these choices are our present.
ROAD OF CHOICE
Core Objective: Realize that all actions have consequences
Instruction: In the figure shown on the
next slide, write the problem of choice in
the main road, your available choices in the
intersecting roads and your decision in the
converging road.
ROAD OF CHOICE
Instruction: In the figure shown on the next slide, write the
problem of choice in the main road, your available choices in the
intersecting roads and your decision in the converging road.
MAIN ROAD
CONVERGING ROAD
INTERSECTING ROAD
INTERSECTING ROAD
Answer this:
1. Are your choices limited to your ability?
2. Is your decision made of your own free will?
3. What did you achieve in having to do such decision?
MAIN ROAD
CONVERGING ROAD
INTERSECTING ROAD
INTERSECTING ROAD
Associate word or phrase to the word FREEDOM, the first
word/phrase must start with the letter of the word FREEDOM.
Define the word FREEDOM by combining all associated ideas
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What is freedom?
What is the essence of
freedom?
FREEDOM
is an intrinsic and essential property of a person.
human person by nature is a
free being and that it is in
his/her nature to seek
freedom.
FREEDOM
is an intrinsic and essential property of a person.
ability to make choices and
perfrom actions
our freedom sets us apart
from other beings.
FREEDOM
is also understood as the power
to be what you want to be and
the ability to decide and create
yourself.
Human person gain some of its
characteristics by choices:
Talent
Preferences
and views
FREEDOM
is rooted in the human person's self-
determinitation and the exercise of intellect and
free will.
person's every action is freely
determined which define him or
her
FREEDOM
is rooted in the human person's self-
determinitation and the exercise of intellect and
free will.
person's every action is freely
determined which define him or
her
FREEDOM
requiresd a degree of control from the person
who excercises it.
"A person becomes more free
when he or she exercises control
over himself or herself."
FREEDOM
requiresd a degree of control from the person
who excercises it.
"A person becomes less free when
he or she is no longer in control of
himself or herself and is instead
controlled by other forces."
EXAMPLE
persons suffering from addiction
are less free because they are
overpowered by their addiction
to certain substance and can
barely control themeselves
EXAMPLE
people who act solely based on their
emotions are also less free because
they allow themselves to be
controlled by their feelings without
regard for ethical considerations
EXAMPLE
people who behave impulsively and
erratically are more similar to
animals than persons. To lose
control of oneself diminishes human
freedom and dehumanizes the
person.
How humans beings are dehumanized?
persons denied their freedom by
other individuals, groups, or
institutions
Slavery - work for life without the
opportunity of ever leaving a life of
bondage.
How humans beings are dehumanized?
Imprisoned - denied from his
freedom and is confined to prison
life.
Victims - dehumanized by the
improsoned individuals
The Values of prudence and frugality can guide
us in our own personal use of resources.
PRUDENCE is the ability to regulate one’s
actions and behavior.
FRUGALITY is being thrifty with the use of
one’s resources.
