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1
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German philosopher says,
meditative thinking. Science and nature, gives
meaning to the life of a person making his/her
way in the world

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martin heidegger

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2
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technology is a means to an end

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instrumental

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3
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technology is a human activity

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-ANTHROPOLOGY DEFINITION

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4
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Bringing forth can be understood through the Ancient
Greek Philosophical concept which refers to
the act of bringing something out of concealment.

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poesis

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5
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The truth is understood through another Ancient Greek
which is translated as uncloseness,
uncincealedness, diaclosure, or truth.

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aletheia

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6
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(the root word for technology) means
skill, art, or craft. It is a means of bringing forth
something

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techne

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7
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Heidegger characterizes modern technology as a
challenging forth sunce it is

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-AGGRESSIVE IN ITS ACTIVITY

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8
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The way of revealing in modern technology is an

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-ENFRAMING

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9
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de-develop

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-JASON HICKLE

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10
Q

Economist argues that instead
of pushing poorer countries to
“catch up” with rich ones, we
should be thinking of ways to get
rich countries to “catch down” to
more appropriate levels of
development.

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-PETER EDWARD

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11
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economics is a step in the
right direction and is growing in popularity, but it
still doesn’t get the framing right. We need to
reorient ourselves toward a positive future, a truer
form of progress. One that is geare

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-STEADY STATE

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12
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humans are only
stewards of the earth and its
resources, and individual rights
subjugated to that of
communities and nature.

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-BUEN VIVIR

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13
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Everyone is in pursuit of the good life
We do certain things that make us happy and content
The definition of a good life varies from one person to another

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-NICOMACHEAN ETHICS

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14
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good as a means of achieving aims at some good

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-INSTRUMENTAL GOOD

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15
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good in itself

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-INTRINSIC GOOD

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16
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an important ancient Greek philosopher whose work spans from natural philosophy to logic and political theory, attempted to explain what the good is

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-ARISTOTLE

17
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The good life is characterized by happiness that springs from living and doing well
means happiness/welfare or human flourishing/prosperity is what defines the good life
Pleasure, wealth, fame and honor are not ultimate good

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-EUDAIMONIA

18
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defines a good life

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-HAPPINESS

19
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plays a significant role in the living and attainment of the good life. It is the constant practice of the good no matter how difficult the circumstances may be. Virtue is the excellence of character that empowers one to do and be good

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-VIRTUE

20
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or virtue of thought
is achieved through education , time and experience

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-INTELLECTUAL VIRTUE

21
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or virtue of character
is achieved through habitual practice

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-MORAL VIRTUE

22
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meaning of (UDHR)

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-UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS

23
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All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and
rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and
should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood

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-ARTICLE 1

24
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Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in
this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race,
colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion,
national or social origin, property, birth or other status.
Furthermore, no distinction shall be made on the basis of the
political, jurisdictional or international status of the country or
territory to which a person belongs, whether it be
independent, trust, non-self-governing or under any other
limitation of sovereignty.

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-ARTICLE 2

25
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Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person.

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-ARTICLE 3

26
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No one shall be held in slavery or servitude; slavery and
the slave trade shall be prohibited in all their forms.

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-ARTICLE 4

27
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No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman
or degrading treatment or punishment.

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ARTICLE 5

28
Q

Everyone has the right to recognition everywhere as a
person before the law.

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-ARTICLE 6

29
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All are equal before the law and are entitled without any
discrimination to equal protection of the law. All are
entitled to equal protection against any discrimination in
violation of this Declaration and against any incitement
to such discrimination.

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-ARTICLE 7

30
Q

usually designed like
human beings, are created to perform
complex, repetitive, or dangerous tasks.

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-ROBOTS

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