Module 5 Flashcards
Define Eudaimonia
the pinnacle of happiness attainable by humans
It means “good-spirited.”
eudaimonia
He coined the definition of eudaimonia, which is “the pinnacle of happiness attainable by humans.”
Aristotle
In literature, human flourishing is compared to what plant?
flowers
What is the title of the book Aristotle created about human flourishing?
Nicomachean Ethics
Human Flourishing, as defined in the past, arises as a result of:
- phronesis
- friendship
- power
- wealth
Human Flourishing, as defined now, arises as a result of:
- live comfortably
- explore more places
- develop more products
- make more money
He coined the term “eudaimonia” which literally means good-spirited.
Aristotle
Humans of today are expected to become?
man of the world
Competition as a means of survival has become a passe, ________ is the new trend.
Coordination
True or False. There is still competition for survival today.
False
Describe the human flourishing in Eastern Society.
- Community-centric
- Individuals should sacrifice themselves for the society
- Chinese Confucian system & Japanese Bushido
- Encourages studies of literature, sciences, and art for a greater cause
Describe the Human Flourishing in a Western Society.
- Individualistic
- Human Flourishing as an end
- Aristotelian view
- Aims for Eudaimonia as the ultimate goal
Their society is more community-centric.
Eastern Society
Their society is more individualistic.
Western Society
In this society, individuals should sacrifice themselves for the community.
Eastern Society
They view human flourishing as an end.
Western Society
Their religion is mostly Chinese Confucian System and Japanese Bushido.
Eastern Society
They mostly believe in the Greek Aristotelian view.
Western Society
They encourage studies of literature, sciences, & art for a greater cause.
Eastern Society
They aim for eudaimonia as their ultimate goal.
Western Society
True or False. Every discovery, innovation, & success contributes to our pool of human emotion.
False (emotion - knowledge)
True or False. Human’s perpetual need to locate themselves in the world by finding proof to trace evolution.
True
Human Flourishing elicits the idea of _________.
self-importance
According to him, Technology is a human activity we excel in as a result of achieving science.
Heidegger
According to Heidegger, what is technology?
It is a human activity we excel in as a result of achieving science.
It is inherently related to the truth.
Good
Good is inherently related to the ______.
truth
According to this theory, observable things are meaningful and thus, they can be accepted.
Verification Theory
According to this theory, as long it is not proven to be false, we should not reject the said ideology.
Falsification Theory
Science helps us to connect ourselves with different cultures.
Science as social endeavor
True or False. Science helps us to connect ourselves with different cultures.
True
Science is not foolproof, and it does not claim definite results.
Science as a Result
True or False. Science is foolproof, and it does not claim definite results.
False (it is not foolproof)
Entrance exams in the secondary and tertiary levels.
Science as an Education
