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refers to the state of optimal physical, mental, and social well-being, where individuals thrive in all aspects of their lives.
Human flourishing
Comes from the Greek word “EUDAIMONIA”
used by Aristotle
Human Flourishing
An effort to achieve self-actualization and
fulfillment within the context of a larger community
of individuals. the ability to live a good life.
Human Flourishing
personal rights that demands respect
Dignity of the human person
sacrificing self-interest to provide
Common good
decisions are made by first
considering the poor
Preferential option for the poor
when all those affected by a decision are involved in
making it
Subsidiary
the Earth’s resources serve every
person’s need
Universal purpose of goods
duty to care for the Earth
Stewardship of creation
respect and collaborate in personal relationship
Promotion of peace
right and duty to take part
Participation
recognition that we are all interconnected
Global solidarity
How can we determine our progress?
1. Economic development
➢Income and job opportunities
How can we determine our progress?
Social Progress
➢Education, health care
How can we determine our progress?
Technological Advancements
➢Connectivity, Efficiency
How can we determine our progress? Environmental Sustainability
➢Quality of life, connection with nature
an economic
anthropologist and professor at the
Autonomous University of Barcelona
Jason Edward Hickel
research and writing focuses on
economic anthropology and development,
and is particularly opposed to capitalism,
neocolonialism, as well as economic
growth as a measure of human
development.
Jason Edward Hickel
criticizes the failure of growth
and development efforts to eradicating
poverty.
Jason Hickel
He offers a nonconformist perspective
toward growth and development.
Jason Hickel
Forget “developing” poor countries, it’s time to “de-develop” rich
countries.
JASON HICKEL
aims to eradicate poverty by using growth strategies
SDG
has been the main object of development for 70 years
growth
insist that all we need is more growth (developed
countries)
Orthodox economist
shift growth to the poorer sector of the society (to
make it even)
Progressive economist
Right now, our planet only has enough resources for each of us to
consume
(____ global hectares annually)
1.8
a standardized unit that measures resource use and waste.
“global hectares”
Rather than pushing poor countries to “catch
up”, we should be thinking of ways to get rich
countries to ‘catch down’ to more appropriate
levels of development
Peter Edwards
Also known as the Global Goals
❑ Were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to
action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all
people enjoy peace and prosperity
Sustainable Development Goals
Occurs when a person or group of person
suffers from a lack of the essential
resources for minimum standard of living
and life
POVERTY
When household income is below
a certain level. This makes it
impossible for the person or
family to meet basic needs of life
including food, shelter, safe
drinking water, education,
healthcare, etc.
Absolute Poverty
When households receive 50%
less than average household
incomes. So, they do have some
money but still not enough money
to afford anything above the
basics. Hence it is a measure of
income inequality.
Relative Poverty
