Action Theory
What are the four types of action in action theory?
Value-rational, rationally purposeful, affective, traditional
What is human freedom?
The ability to make choices and act deliberately.
How does naturalism view the world?
Cause-and-effect
What is determinism?
The belief every action has a cause.
Who created psychoanalysis?
Sigmund Freud
Which action is based on emotion?
Affective action
What three factors govern freedom?
Opportunities, future, responsibility
Does naturalism believe in true freedom?
No
Name 3 forces that can influence human choices.
Biology, society, religion
What is the unconscious mind?
Hidden thoughts and desires affecting behaviour.
Which philosopher asked:
“What is left over if I subtract the fact that my arm goes up from the fact that I raised my arm?”
Ludwig Wittgenstein
According to Catholic teaching, freedom is perfected when directed toward who?
God
Who created the term “naturalism” in 1903?
G. E. Moore
What does teletransporting challenge?
Identity
What are Freud’s two instincts?
Eros and Thanatos
Who focused on narrative identity and human action?
Paul Ricoeur
What does the Catechism teach about freedom?
Freedom exists and humans make real choices.
Which philosopher influenced naturalism in the 18th century?
David Hume
What is providence?
God’s guidance over creation
What is the superego?
Internal moral voice
Name 3 of the 6 action theory questions.
Who?
What?
Why?
How?
With/Against whom?
With what outcome?
What is one major responsibility that comes with freedom?
Accepting consequences
What is one problem with naturalism?
It reduces morality/responsibility
What is predestination?
The belief God has already chosen salvation.
According to the seminar, the self includes what 3 things?
Choices, commitments, future goals