Iop 2605

IOP-2605 ASSIGNMENT NO.2

STUDENT NUMBER: 47137940

CLOSING DATE : 09 APRIL 2014

UNIQUE NUMBER: 891484

QUESTION 1

1. The freedom of will

On the spiritual level a person can decide or choose to accept or discard the influences that are imposed on him by external circumstances and internal factors that manifest in the physical or psychological dimensions.

It is within the spiritual dimensions that a person can override automated responses and redirect his behaviour to improve himself continually and to strive towards higher values.eg people in concentration camps were willing to place their own lives at risk in attempts to help support other prisoners.

2. Responsible life choices

A person has the ability to take responsibility for his choices. He does not ascribe his reactions and choices to his own biological imperfections or constraints nor to any circumstantial constraints and hardship.

3. Purposeful and value driven behaviour

On a spiritual level, behaviour is not influenced by factors beyond the individual’s control but rather directed by personal objectives and values.

4. The search for meaning

The continuous strive to find meaning in life is regarded as the basic and overarching motif of each person. According to Frankl people can find meaning within any circumstances good or bad. The fulfillments of our physical and psychological needs are not the ultimate aim in life but we attempt to satisfy these needs in order to be free to pursue our spiritual objectives and ideals.

Psychological and physical healths are seen as a precondition for attaining what is considered by the individual as the real meaning in life.

5. Attitude

Pain, guilt and dying are unavoidable sufferings and dreadful happenings that occur in one’s life. These circumstances do not rob the person of the freedom to choose how to respond or what his attitude will be in these circumstances. The most unique form of a human potential to transform a...