Chap 2 lesson 1 Flashcards
, literally “good spirited,” is a term coined by renowned Greek philosopher
Aristotle (385-323 BC to describe the pinnacle of happiness that is attainable by humans.
Eudaimonia
Who describe the pinnacle of happiness that is attainable by humans.
Aristotle
This has often been translated into “human flourishing” in literature, arguably likening
humans to flowers achieving their full bloom.
Eudaimonia
As discussed in the Nicomachean Ethics,
Aristotle’s human flourishing arises as a result of
different components such as ——.
friendship, wealth, and power
It has been observed that Western civilization
tends to be more focused on the ——
individual,
Eastern are more—-
community-centric
—-, on the other hand, aims for eudaimonia as the ultimate good.
The Greek Aristotelian
view
—– allowed people full access to cultures that as a result,
very few can maintain their original philosophies.
Flourishing borders
Science as Method or how to do science:
Observation:
Question:
Hypothesis:
Prediction:
Experimentation:
Analysis:
Conclusion:
Peer Review and Publication:
This is the initial stage where scientists observe a phenomenon or event
in the natural world. Observations can be made through direct sensory experiences or
through instruments and tools designed to detect specific phenomena.
Observation:
Based on observations, scientists formulate questions or hypotheses about
the phenomenon they are observing. These questions should be specific, testable, and
ideally lead to predictions.
Question:
is a tentative explanation for the observed phenomenon. It is
a statement that can be tested through experimentation or further observation. A good
hypothesis is based on prior knowledge and is falsifiable, meaning it can be proven false
through experimentation.
Hypothesis: A hypothesis
Scientists use the hypothesis to make predictions about the outcome of
experiments or further observations. Predictions are logical consequences of the
hypothesis and can be tested through experimentation or additional data collection.
Prediction:
This step involves designing and conducting experiments to test the
predictions derived from the hypothesis. Experiments should be carefully planned to
control variables, eliminate bias, and ensure reproducibility. Data is collected during the
experiment and analyzed to determine if it supports or refutes the hypothesis.
Experimentation:
The data collected from experiments are analyzed using statistical and other
analytical methods to determine if the results support the hypothesis. Data analysis
involves identifying patterns, trends, and relationships in the data.
Analysis:
Based on the analysis of the data, scientists draw conclusions about the
hypothesis. If the data supports the hypothesis, it may be accepted as a plausible
explanation for the observed phenomenon. If the data does not support the hypothesis, it
may be rejected or modified, and new hypotheses may be formulated.
Conclusion:
The final step involves sharing the results of the study
with the scientific community through peer-reviewed publications or presentations at
conferences. Peer review ensures that the study’s methods, results, and conclusions are
rigorously evaluated by other experts in the field before being accepted as valid scientific
knowledge.
Peer Review and Publication:
Verification theory, also known as the —-
verification principle
is a philosophical principle
associated with logical positivism and the Vienna Circle.
Verification theory,
It suggests that a statement or
proposition is meaningful only if it can be empirically verified or confirmed through direct
observation or logical analysis. According to this theory, statements that cannot be verified
empirically or logically are considered meaningless.
Verification theory,
Falsification theory, associated with the philosopher —,
Karl Popper
is a criterion of
demarcation used to distinguish scientific theories from non-scientific ones.
Falsification theory
According to him scientific theories should be falsifiable, meaning they should make specific
predictions that can potentially be proven false through empirical observation or
experimentation. In other words, scientific theories must be capable of being tested and
possibly disproven.
Karl Popper
it emphasizes the importance of testing theories through attempts to
disprove them rather than seeking confirmation, as confirming instances alone cannot
verify the validity of a theory.
Falsification theory