LESSON 5 Flashcards

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, 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.

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Eudaimonia

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  • philosophical inquiry into the nature of the good life
    for a human being
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Nicomachean Ethics

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an effort to achieve self-actualization and fulfillment within the context of a larger community of individuals, each with the right to pursue his or her own such efforts.​

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human flourishing

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According to???/
flourishing is the highest good of human endeavors and that toward which all actions aim. It is success as a human being.​

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Aristotle

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in Greek, eu is a prefix meaning

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“good” or “well”,

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daimon can mean

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“spirit”, “fortune” or “guiding spirit.”​

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they believe that acquiring these qualities will surely bring the seekers happiness, which in effect allows them to partake in the greater notion of what we call the Good.​

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Ancient Greek society,

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Humans of today are expected to become ???

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“man of the world”.​

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DIFFERENT CONCEPTIONS OF HUMAN FLOURISHING

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eastern and western

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10
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is a human activity that we excel in as a result of achieving science.

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  • Technology
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plays a crucial role in understanding and promoting human flourishing.

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Science as a method and a source of results,

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This involves both the scientific method itself, which provides a systematic way to investigate and understand the factors that contribute to well-being, and the concrete results that emerge from scientific research.

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Science as a method and a source of results,

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STEPS IN SCIENTIFIC METHOD​

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  1. Observe​
  2. Determine the problem​
  3. Formulate hypothesis​
  4. Conduct experiment​
  5. Gather and analyze​
  6. Formulate conclusion and provide recommendation
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14
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  • The earliest criterion that distinguishes philosophy and science.​
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verification theory

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  • The idea proposed that a discipline is science if it can be confirmed or interpreted in the event of an alternative hypothesis is being accepted. ​
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verification theory

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Thus, this theory takes into account only those results which are measurable and experiments which are repeatable.​

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verification theory

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  • This was espoused by a movement in the early 20th century called
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The Vienna Circle.​

18
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-is a group of scholars who believed that:​

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vienna circle

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*Only those which can be observed should be regarded as

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meaningful,​

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*Reject those which cannot be directly accessed as ​

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meaningless.

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Means that Verification Theory is all about

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“Verifying your observations to find the truth”​

22
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-This theory asserts that as long as an ideology is not proven to be false and can best explain a phenomenon over alternative theories, we should accept the said ideology.​

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falsification theory

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  • Allowed emergence of theories otherwise rejected by the verification theory. ​
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falsification theory

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  • Encourages research in order to determine which among the theories can stand the test of Falsification ​
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falsification theory

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is the known proponent of falsification theory​
- Karl Popper
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​ *Aim at the production of new, falsifiable predictions.​ *Test theories against experience.​ (Make revisions based on the outcome of these tests)​ ​
Karl Popper​
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"One of the 20th century’s most ​influential philosophers of science"​
karl popper
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Falsification Theory"​
"Even if you have evidence, there are still situations where what you think is wrong
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presented an alternative demarcation that explores the social dimension of science and effectively, technology. Sciences cease to belong solely to gown wearing, bespectacled scientists at laboratories.​
aul Thagard, Imre Lakatos, Helen Longino, David Bloor, and Richard Rorty,
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Canadian Philosopher​ ​
Paul Thagard ​
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Hungarian philosopher ​ and mathematician.​
Imre Lakatos ​
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​ American Philosopher​ ​ ​
Helen Longino ​
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British sociologist​
David Bloor​
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American philosopher​ and educator.​
Richard Rorty​
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often view growth as the primary indicator of development, utilizing technology to achieve this goal. However, growth often lacks sustainability, as resources are limited and there is no preordained ceiling.​ *The MDGs aim to involve all nations in growth, but this approach is seen as unsustainable.​
*Economists
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* He suggests that developed countries should adopt "de-development" policies instead of pushing for more growth. ​ ​
joseph hickel
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* He argues that developed nations should consider reducing growth to prevent negative consequences for everyone.​
joseph hickel