Module 4: The Human Person Flourishing in Science and Technology Flashcards
From the English dictionary, it means to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a, particularly favorable environment.
flourish (of a person, animal, or other living organisms)
True or False:
Human-person flourishing is often associated with “happiness”.
True
To a _______, Happiness is a mental or emotional state of well-being that can be defined by positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.
Psychologist
To __________, happiness is a cocktail of emotions we experience when we do something good or positive.
behaviorist
To ________, happiness is the experience of a flood of hormones released in the brain as a reward for behavior that prolongs survival.
neurologist
In the _________ of well-being, happiness is the polar opposite of suffering. The presence of happiness indicates the absence of pain thus, they believe that the purpose of life is to maximize happiness, whereby minimizes misery.
hedonistic view
What is eudaimonia?
More accurate translation of “Human flourishing or prosperity”.
What is eudaimonia commonly translated to?
is a Greek word commonly translated as happiness or welfare.
Who coined the term eudaimonia?
Greek philosopher Aristotle. He coined it to describe the ideology that defines happiness as the pursuit of becoming a better person.
What are the two words combined to form eudaimonia?
good and spirit
True or False:
To Aristotle, a virtuous person is a happy person, that is someone living a meaningful life.
False; fulfilled life
Eastern Vs. Western:
Focus is community-centric
Eastern
Eastern vs. Western:
An individual should sacrifice himself for the sake of society
Eastern
Eastern vs. Western
Encourage studies of literature, sciences, and art for a greater cause
Eastern
Eastern vs. Western
More focused on the individual
Western
