Week 7 Human Flourishing Flashcards
Science and technology enabled humanity to become _______.
Humanity and Technology merge to form new ideas and concept to make _______ easier.
To be able to appreciate the _______ of Science and Technology, they must be examined not only for their function and instrumentality but also for their greater impact on humanity as a whole.
Science and technology enabled humanity to become advanced.
Humanity and Technology merge to form new ideas and concept to make life easier.
To be able to appreciate the fruits of Science and Technology, they must be examined not only for their function and instrumentality but also for their greater impact on humanity as a whole.
Human _______ is best captured from the term “eudamonia”
Eu (well) daimon/daemon (spirit )
Eudamonia is a _______ spirit
Human Flourishing is best captured from the term “eudamonia”
Eu (well) daimon/daemon (spirit )
Eudamonia is a good spirit
Human Flourishing
- contented state of being happy, _______ and _______
- effort to _______ self-discovery and fulfillment within the setting of _______
Human Flourishing
- contented state of being happy, healthy and prosperous
- effort to attain self-discovery and fulfillment within the setting of society
Eudaimonism
- pursuing the right actions that lead to one’s “_______ _______”
Eudaimonism
- pursuing the right actions that lead to one’s “well being”
Eudaimonia
- _______-_______ life
- highest-human good that is _______-in-itself
Eudaimonia
- well-lived life
- highest-human good that is good-in-itself
Hedonism
“Pleasure is the most _______ pursuit of mankind, everyone that one does is to gain pleasure.”
_______ of Cyrene (_______ Philosopher)
“Life’s objective is to experience maximum pleasure”
Hedonism
“Pleasure is the most valuable pursuit of mankind, everyone that one does is to gain pleasure.”
Aristippus of Cyrene (Greek Philosopher)
“Life’s objective is to experience maximum pleasure”
Eudaimonia
Eudaimonic well-being by _______
“Happiness is a vague idea, not all desires are worth pursuing. Though some may yield _______, they will not always produce _______ happiness.”
_______ agreed with Aristotle that “eudaimonia is the highest good.”
“Pleasure for pleasure’s sake”
Eudaimonia
Eudaimonic well-being by Aristotle
“Happiness is a vague idea, not all desires are worth pursuing. Though some may yield pleasure, they will not always produce lasting happiness.”
Epicurus agreed with Aristotle that “eudaimonia is the highest good.”
“Pleasure for pleasure’s sake”
Going back to the idea of eudamonia.
Vague means _______ character of something.
Eudaimonia
Other philosophers presented their similar concepts:
- _______ – virtue is a sort of knowledge (the knowledge of good and evil) that is needed to _______ the ultimate good of all human desire
- _______ – he observed that people are capable of feeling guilty after doing wrong thing, therefore, “mind must _______ the spirit, emotions and physical desires to attain eudaimonia.”
Going back to the idea of eudamonia
Vague means unclear character of something.
Eudaimonia
Other philosophers presented their similar concepts:
- Socrates – virtue is a sort of knowledge (the knowledge of good and evil) that is needed to achieve the ultimate good of all human desire
- Plato – he observed that people are capable of feeling guilty after doing wrong thing, therefore, “mind must govern the spirit, emotions and physical desires to attain eudaimonia.”
Eudaimonia
Aristotle departed from _______’ idea, He said that “any individual living a life of virtue will not be happy if
Individual’s worldy conditions are important in his or her pursuit of eudaimonia
Said that: being part of community is needed for an individual to flourish as a human being
Eudaimonia
Aristotle departed from Democritus’ idea, He said that “any individual living a life of virtue will not be happy if-
Individual’s worldy conditions are important in his or her pursuit of eudaimonia
Said that: being part of community is needed for an individual to flourish as a human being
_______ means the quality of being morally good.
Virtue means the quality of being morally good.
John _______
“Happiness is pursued through _______”
John Locke
“Happiness is pursued through prudence”
Human Flourishing in _______
Old Testament
“Shalom”
- means peace, harmony, and _______
Human Flourishing in Christians
Old Testament
“Shalom”
- means peace, harmony, and completeness
Dr. Neal _______(American Theologian) (shalom) means “webbing together of God, humans, and all creation in justice, fulfillment and delight.”
In all, “SHALOM” is the universal flourishing and delight between the _______ and creatures – joy
Human flourishing is captured through “_______”
“beatus” means blissful, happy, fortunate, _______
Dr. Neal Plantinga (American Theologian) (shalom) means “webbing together of God, humans, and all creation in justice, fulfillment and delight.”
In all, “SHALOM” is the universal flourishing and delight between the Creator and creatures – joy
Human flourishing is captured through “beatitude”
“beatus” means blissful, happy, fortunate, flourishing
These are the eight blessings that Jesus mentioned in Matthew 5:1-12
Beatitudes
- Blessed are the _______ in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3
- Blessed are those who _______, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4
- Blessed are the _______ for they shall inherit the earth. 5:5
- Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for _______, for they shall be satisfied 5:6
- Blessed are the _______, for they shall receive mercy. 5:7
- Blessed are the _______in heart, for they shall see God. 5:8
- Blessed are the _______, for they shall be called sons of God 5:9
- Blessed are those who are _______for righteousness’ sake. For theirs is the kingdom of heaven 5:10
These are the eight blessings that Jesus mentioned in Matthew 5:1-12
Beatitudes
- Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
- Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4
- Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth.
- Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied
- Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
- Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
- Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God
- Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake. For theirs is the kingdom of heaven
_______ Testament
“According to Bible, Jesus preached that human flourishing can be achieved by placing _______ at the center of one’s life”
New Testament
“According to Bible, Jesus preached that human flourishing can be achieved by placing God at the center of one’s life”
