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Examine the Excerpt from Pico Della Mirandola's Oration on the Dignity

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Examine the excerpt from Pico della Mirandola's Oration on the Dignity of Man.How significant is the choice outlined in this excerpt? Are the basic opinions limited? Do they differ from what the church thought life's limits and options were? Is the concept of freedom in this passage a modern one? What do you believe is Mirandola's definition of "free will"? Explain.


Definitions:

Unbiased Processing

Refers to the ability to evaluate information and make decisions without prejudice or distortion by personal beliefs.

Authenticity

The degree to which an individual's actions, beliefs, and expressions are congruent with their true self, values, and desires.

The Self

A person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action.

Ought Selves

Refers to the representation of the attributes a person believes they should possess, often influenced by societal expectations and personal goals.

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