Group 4

Aristotle's Idea of
Freedom
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Aristotle

Aristotle
Born in 384 BCE in Stagira, Greece, was one
of the most influential philosophers and
scientists in history. He was a student of Plato
and went on to become the tutor of Alexander
the Great. Aristotle's contributions spanned
various fields, including logic, ethics,
metaphysics, biology, and politics, and his works
continue to shape Western philosophy and
scientific thought to this day.
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Intellectual Freedom

Aristotle believed that intellectual freedom is crucial for

individuals to fulfill their potential as rational beings and
lead a flourishing life. He argued that it involves the
ability to engage in critical thinking, rational inquiry, and
the pursuit of truth without undue external influence or
coercion. In his work "Nicomachean Ethics," Aristotle
emphasized the importance of cultivating virtues such as
courage, honesty, and wisdom to achieve eudaimonia.
Intellectual freedom played a crucial role in the
cultivation of wisdom, as it allowed individuals to
question prevailing beliefs, critically examine evidence,
and arrive at reasoned judgments.

Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle (384 BC-322 BC)

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Power of Volition
Aristotle's concept of the power of volition
in freedom highlights the idea that freedom
involves not only the absence of external
constraints but also the internal capacity to
make choices based on one's own reasoning.
According to Aristotle, humans possess the
ability to exercise their will and act in
alignment with rational principles, allowing
them to shape their lives and achieve moral
excellence.

Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle (384 BC-322 BC)

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"Through discipline
comes freedom."
Freedom is a concept. We are constrained by
our morality, and we are aware of what is
right and bad, or at least we learn what our
society considers to be right and wrong, but
aside from that, we are free to establish our
own guidelines for what is appropriate for us
to do and think. As long as it stays within our
moral bounds, we have the freedom to act as
we like and fulfill our full potential as
members of society.

Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle (384 BC-322 BC)

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Human being is free, we say,

who exists for his own sake
and not for another's.
According to Aristotle, unlike non-rational beings, humans
have the choice of what to do or not do, and most of what we
do is voluntary, such that its origin is "in us" and we are
"aware of the particular circumstances of the action,"
according to Book III of the Nicomachean Ethics.
Furthermore, rational rules of action are used by adult people
to make decisions after carefully considering all of the options
for achieving our goals. A virtuous (vicious) character will
develop over time if we regularly make good (bad) decisions,
and we have the choice to be either virtuous or vicious.

Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle (384 BC-322 BC)

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Thank You!
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 References:
Aristotle, & Ross, W. D. (2009). Nicomachean Ethics. Oxford
University Press.

Freeland, C. (2006). Aristotle's Ethics. University of California

Press.

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