The document discusses different types and definitions of freedom, including internal freedom, external freedom, political freedom, collective freedom, and spiritual freedom. It also discusses the related concept of responsibility, describing different kinds of responsibility like role responsibility, causal responsibility, and capacity responsibility. Overall, the document seeks to outline key concepts around freedom and responsibility.
The document discusses different types and definitions of freedom, including internal freedom, external freedom, political freedom, collective freedom, and spiritual freedom. It also discusses the related concept of responsibility, describing different kinds of responsibility like role responsibility, causal responsibility, and capacity responsibility. Overall, the document seeks to outline key concepts around freedom and responsibility.
The document discusses different types and definitions of freedom, including internal freedom, external freedom, political freedom, collective freedom, and spiritual freedom. It also discusses the related concept of responsibility, describing different kinds of responsibility like role responsibility, causal responsibility, and capacity responsibility. Overall, the document seeks to outline key concepts around freedom and responsibility.
The document discusses different types and definitions of freedom, including internal freedom, external freedom, political freedom, collective freedom, and spiritual freedom. It also discusses the related concept of responsibility, describing different kinds of responsibility like role responsibility, causal responsibility, and capacity responsibility. Overall, the document seeks to outline key concepts around freedom and responsibility.
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FREEDOM Sometimes called “freedom for…”
based on an ideology of collective unity that
The power or right to act, speak or think as one wants prescribes distinct social and moral values and without hindrance or restraint. objectives for all. There are plenty definitions of FREEDOM example, often under this ideal of freedom the state is allowed to control the production of all Freewill basic citizen needs, thus giving them freedom- Liberty from-want. Rights 6. Spiritual Freedom Freedom of speech In its purest form this type of freedom comes Freedom of choice from striving for a complete identification with Autonomy God to arrive at a condition of soul that transcends the confusion and disharmony of TYPES OF FREEDOM the self and the material world. 1. Internal Freedom For this type, strict control if not denial of the Is of the greatest personal intimacy and allurements of the body leads to complete secretiveness, indeed it is the hidden core of freedom of the spirit. our being and unknowable by others. Some of the main types of human freedom are: some people call this moral freedom. But this kind of freedom is not in itself moral. freedom to be alive 2. Self Freedom freedom of association in the sense of learning how to escape the freedom of belief ever-present danger of enslavement by our freedom of speech own passions and ignorance. freedom to express oneself practice of self-control, restraint, and freedom of the press balance to achieve the admired master- freedom to choose one's state in life slave relationship of soul over body freedom of talking to each other “to find my self” freedom of religion 3. External Freedom freedom from bondage and slavery This refers to the normal and common freedoms expected in daily life, in most RESPONSIBILITY countries, throughout history. A duty or obligation to satisfactorily perform or Sometimes called “freedom from...” complete a task that one must fulfill and which has a it implies immunity from undue consequent penalty for failure. interference by authority, especially by government. RESPONSIBILITY CONTEXT 4. Political Freedom Sometimes called “freedom to...” Legal - what can be established in a court on has to do with establishing certain rights of the basis of evidence. action and limits to government power Subject to additional legal criteria that help to guarantee the practice of those Moral - what the person actually did (truth, rights. discovery) the right to speak freely, to associate with Subject to further moral criteria people of your choice, to own property, to worship. A distinction between the objects of justice: 5. Collective Freedom “Goods” The traditional concern of distributive justice. e.g. wealth, income, liberty, rights, happiness. “Bads” • The traditional concern of theories of punishment (“retributive justice”) • poverty, deprivation, constraint, ill-treatment, misery Four Kinds of Responsibility Role Responsibility - The duties one has for doing various things which come with occupying a certain role in society Causal Responsibility - What caused something to happen Liability Responsibility - Who is liable for Responsibility something’s happening Show initiative. Pay attention to detail. Pursue Capacity Responsibility - The capacity of a excellence. person to be held liability responsible for their Be loyal. actions Strive to improve abilities, learn new skills and take on broader responsibilities. Be accountable.Fulfill commitments, persevere Moral Values & Character Building and get the job done. Fairness Morals - Morals are principles and values based on Listen. Know your job. Communicate honestly. what a person or society believes are the right, proper Consider all stakeholders and the possible or acceptable ways of behaving. short- and long-term consequences of decisions. Values - Values of a person or group are the moral Be free of bias, just, without favoritism or principles and beliefs that they think are important in prejudice life and that they tend to live their lives by such values Use tact and courtesy. Share knowledge, ideas and skills with others as guiding principles. Caring Moral Principles or Values Strive for harmonious, mutually beneficial relationships Trustworthiness Show kindness and sensitivity to the feelings of others Work with little supervision, yet seek guidance Express gratitude. as needed. Show personal concern for others. Be honest, reliable, and ethical in all dealings. Take time to help others. Be kind.Be kind.Be kind. Refuse to steal, misuse or abuse company time, Citizenship property or equipment. Understand and contribute to the organization Refuse to lie, cheat, deceive, manipulate, Take care of equipment and resources exploit or take advantage of others. Pursue life-long learning. Volunteer without expectation of recognition or Respect reward. Value and honor all people. Be a role model and mentor to new employees Respect the dignity, privacy and freedom of all Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow. Use good manners. Be courteous and polite. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real Listen to and communicate openly with thing. – Abraham Lincoln others. Be friendly and cooperative. CHARACTER The inherent complex of attributes that determine a 4. 4. How can good character best be developed? person’s moral and ethical actions and reactions. Effective communication and shared Why is Character Important? values among families, schools, Warren Bennis says, “that after vision and passion, religious organizations, and INTEGRITY (character) is the most basic fundamental communities. competency to be a leader.” He further points out that Integrity is the basis EDUCATION AND CORE VALUES of TRUST. • Respect COMPONENTS OF CHARACTER • Responsibility • Critical Thinking • Communication and • Collaboration Building a strong character… • Evaluation of current situation • Creating condition for change • Implementing changes • Evaluating whether change has made Four major questions need to be addressed when something better focusing on character development: Building a strong character… 1. What is good character? Everything that happens to us happens Personal in purpose. And sometimes, one thing • honest and truthful leads to another. • autonomous Instead of locking yourself up in your • responsible cage of fears and crying over past • self-management and self-discipline heartaches, embarrassment and • courageous failures, treat them as your teachers • integrity and they will become your tools in both Social self-improvement and success. • sociable When does self-improvement become synonymous with • benevolent success? Where do we start? Take these tips: • compassionate • Stop thinking and feeling as if you’re a failure, • courteous because you’re not. How can others accept you • trustworthy if YOU can’t accept YOU? • When you see hunks and models on TV, think 2. What causes or prevents good character? more on self improvement, not self pitying. 1. heredity Self-acceptance is not just about having nice 2. early childhood experience slender legs, or great abs. Concentrate on inner 3. modeling by important adults & older beauty. youth • When people feel so down and low about 4. peer influence themselves, help them move up. Don’t go 5. general physical and social environment down with them. They’ll pull you down further 6. communications media and both of you will end up feeling inferior. 7. content taught in the schools, etc. • The world is a large room for lessons, not 8. specific situations and roles mistakes. Don’t feel stupid and doomed forever just because you failed on a science quiz. 3. How can good character be measured ? There’s always a next time. Make rooms for • Cognitive knowledge self-improvement. • Age appropriate cognitive and moral • Take things one at a time. You don’t expect development. black sheep’s to be goody two- shoes in just a • Values expressed snap of a finger. Self- improvement is a one day • Commitments expressed at a time process. • Written plans • Personal and social overt behavior
Full Download Solution Manual For International Accounting 5th Edition Timothy Doupnik Mark Finn Giorgio Gotti Hector Perera Isbn10 1259747980 Isbn13 9781259747984 PDF Full Chapter