2Q_Values_A

Right

is an entitlement or a power by virtue of a person’s citizenship, or to do not do something.

Karapatan

the Filipino word for right, comes from the Tagalog root word “dapat”

Karapatan

it means an ownership of power or claim given to a person to develop one’s full potentials. 

Human Rights

it protects your dignity to live a life worthy of a human being. These rights are given to people, along with moral responsibilities.

Human Rights

are the entitlements inherent in all human beings regardless of nationality, race, sex, ethnicity, language, religion or status

Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

in 1948, the UN released this to provides the basic rights every person should enjoy and is the basis of governments in creating or establishing a law.

Just law

is an ordinance of the reason (rationis ordinatio) promulgated by an authority for the sake of the common good. 

Law

protect the rights and dignity of each individual

The statutes or laws of a country must be anchored on the Moral Law

all laws passed by the Congress must have a strong moral basis

The statutes are for the common good

laws are good if they are for the development of everyone in the community.

The statutes should be just not biased

a law should be equally implemented on any group of people of any socioeconomic status, age or abilities.

The statutes should be implemented and obeyed by everyone

laws must be strongly enforced

Dignity

the inherent worth and value of every human being.

Rights

moral or legal claims every person deserves because of dignity.

Natural Rights

life, liberty, property.

Legal Rights

rights given by law (e.g., voting).

Moral Rights

fairness, respect.

Goods

things that contribute to human well-being or flourishing.

Moral Goods

honesty, kindness

Natural Goods

food, shelter, clothing

Social Goods

peace, justice, education

Ultimate Goods

the highest human purpose (flourishing/happiness)

Natural, legal, and moral rights.

3 types of rights

They cannot be taken away without a just reason

What makes rights “inalienable”?

Because all humans possess value regardless of differences

Why is dignity universal?

Just Law

is an ordinance of the reason promulgated by an authority for the sake of the common good.

Law

protect the rights and dignity of each individual

Without law

there will be no peace, order and justice in a community

Having law

guides your action on how you deal with others and protects the rights and dignity of a human person.

Work

any activity by humans, whether manual or intellectual, whatever its nature or circumstances

Work helps the individual to know his worth, self-fulfillment and joy.

importance of work

Solidarity

you are doing your part to help solve problems or issues in the community

Voluteerism

is an opportunity for a person in response to the needs of the community

Solidarity and Volunteerism

are act of selflessness that give joy and contentment to the person who serves because he/she has done something worthwhile

Solidarity

is a responsibility that everyone should do with the awareness and accountability toward the common good

Volunteerism and community

engagement can help in giving diverse experiences while doing worthwhile doing activities for the community

Volunteerism

allows the personal growth of an individual.

Volunteerism

the process of discovering new learning, skills, and realizations from the experience of volunteerism can help you develop your self-worth and self-esteem.

Is doing it without expecting anything in return

best act of volunteerism