4. Human Flourishing

Question 1

It is a state where people experience positive emotions and positive social functioning (. Is a descriptor and a measure of positive mental health in life well-being (the state of being happy, healthy or prosperous).

Answer 1

Flourishing

Question 2

How to live a flourishing life? Two of the most recognized Greek Philosophers that tries to answer the question.

Answer 2

Aristotle and Plato

Question 3

Plato and Aristotle called flourishing life as

Answer 3

Eudaimonia

Question 4

To flourish, Plato believed that one must have ——- and ——-

Answer 4

moral thought and virtuous action.

Question 5

trait or quality that is deemed to be morally good

Answer 5

Virtue

Question 6

If having a VIRTUE is needed in order to FLOURISH, How does one develop virtue?
According to Plato, Human being can develop virtue by the following:

Answer 6

1. By examining things and thinking more
2. By masterly using reason
3. By living the Four Cardinal Virtues (Wisdom, Courage, Temperance, Justice)

Question 7

The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgement; the quality of being wise. One must pursue learning based on curiosity, which leads to more efficacy and self-mastery, which are needed to have a fulfilling life.

Answer 7

Wisdom

Question 8

According to Joel (2011), it is defined as moderation or voluntary self-restrain

Answer 8

Temperance

Question 9

According to Joel (2011), it is defined as moderation or voluntary self-restrain

Answer 9

Temperance

Question 10

Plato believed that having _______ prevents corruption and chaos. It is important in the society because a human without _____ will not flourish since lack of self-restraint can lead to vices and violence.

Answer 10

Temperance

Question 11

ARISTOTLE He explained that _________ is the highest good of human beings.

Zey (2001) introduced the _________, which is used to model human decision making. It explains the behavior of human being in order to satisfy human needs.

Answer 11

eudaimonia or human flourishing
Rational Choice Theory

Question 12

What are the aspects of Human Nature?
There are four aspects of Human nature according to Aristotle.

Answer 12

1. Physical 2. Emotional 3. Social 4. Rational

Question 13

Humans are Physical Being. For humans, to keep their body physically and mentally functioning, they need

Answer 13

air, water, food rest, and exercise

Question 14

For Aristotle, a ____ is a character trait that enables a person to flourish.

Answer 14

virtue

Question 15

Aristotle also believed that by gaining knowledge, humans would flourish. He called it ______

Answer 15

“INTELLECTUAL VIRTUE”

Question 16

(According to King (2014), _______ is an excellent personal trait or character strength that is deemed to be morally good for thinking and learning and is often associated with knowledge and cognitive ability.)

Answer 16

intellectual virtue

Question 17

2 types of knowledge

Answer 17

1. Theoretical knowledge
2. Practical Knowledge

Question 18

This type of knowledge is about the nature of the principle. It allows us to manipulate nature

Answer 18

Theoretical knowledge.

Question 19

This is the knowledge of applying principles. Thus, knowledge is very important in life, but it is the application of this knowledge that leads to flourishing.

Answer 19

Practical Knowledge

Question 20

Aside from intellectual virtue, the other virtue in life is the virtue of character. Aristotle believed that to flourish, one must possess the 11 virtuous traits.

Answer 20

(Courage, temperance, liberality, magnificence, magnanimity, patience, truthfulness, wittiness, friendliness, justice, and Shame).

Question 21

Aristotle stated that all virtues are connected by __________. It enables an individual to apply the appropriate virtue in each situation.

Answer 21

PHRONESIS or “PRACTICAL WISDOM”

Question 22

In summary, when an individual possesses ________ and ___________, he or she will attain EUDAIMONIA or HUMAN FLOURISHING.

Answer 22

INTELLECTUAL VIRTUE
VIRTUES OF CHARACTER