Chapter 2- Lesson 1
Human Flourishing
By: Annalie S. Bejoc
Lesson Objectives
Identify different conceptions of human
flourishing
Determine the development of scientific
method & the validity of science.
Critic human flourishing vis-a-vis
progress of S&T to be able to define
themselves the meaning of a good life.
Human Flourishing
Eudaimonia , “good spirited”, a
term coined by Greek philosopher,
Aristotle (385-323 BC).
Describes the pinnacle of
happiness that is attainable by
humans.
Eudaimonia translated into human
flourishing.
Nichomachean Ethics
The name formally given to
Aristotle's best known work on
ethics.
It is also the most influential book of
the moral philosophy.
Human Flourishing
Aristotle’s Human Flourishing:
is a result of different components such as:
phronesis,
friendship,
wealth &
power.
Human Flourishing
SOCIETAL CHANGE
changes ELEMENTS of human flourishing
Comfortable life, travel, more products,
more money
Human Flourishing
Man of the World
Global Neighborhood
COMPETITION as a means of SURVIVAL
COORDINATION new TREND
Human Flourishing
WESTERN CIVILIZATION
INDIVIDUAL
EASTERN CIVILIZATION
COMMUNITY-CENTRIC
Human Flourishing
Chinese Confucian System
Human Flourishing
Bushido (武士道 Bushidō), meaning "way
of the warrior," is a Japanese code of
conduct and a way of life, associated with
the Samurai, and loosely analogous to the
Western concept of chivalry. It is also
known as the Samurai code and was
influenced by the teachings of Zen
Buddhism as well as Confucianism.
Human Flourishing
overall it
played an
important
role in the
disseminat
ion of
moral
virtue and
the moral
edification
of
Japanese
society.
ST & HUMAN FLOURISHING
Technology is
a human
activity that
we excel in
as a result of
achieving
science.
Martin Heidegger
ST & HUMAN FLOURISHING
Technology continuous to exist because
of the brilliance,
creativeness and the power of
mind.
Science as Method and Results
In a pedestal
untouchable by other
institutions.
Sole claim to Reason
and Empiricism.
2 distinct features
Experimentation &
Empiricism: Give
science edge over
other schools of
thought.
Verification Theory
Earliest criterion that distinguishes
Philosophy and Science.
Proposes that a discipline is a Science if it
can be confirmed or interpreted in the
event of alternative hypothesis being
accepted.
Gives premium to empiricism.
Takes into account results that are
measurable & experiments which are
repeatable.
Verification Theory
Group of scholars,
believed that only
those which can be
observe should be
regarded as
MEANINGFUL &
REJECT those which
cannot be directly
accessed as
MEANINGLESS.
Vienna Circle
Verification Theory
Einstein’s
Gravitational
Waves:
Verification Theory
RERWIN SCHRODINGER
QUANTUM MECHANICS
QQUANTUM MEC HANICS
VERIFICATION
ASTROLOGY THEORY
Verification theory is already biased,
because one already has some sort
of expectations on what to find.
Evidence and Theory
Thomas Kuhn
On Bridging
the GAP
between evidence &
theory.
Falsification Theory
Karl Popper
Science as a Social Endeavor
It perpetuates a
dimension which
generally benefits
the society.
Manifestation of
shared experiences
forging solidarity
over communities.
Science as a Social Endeavor
Uncontacted
Tribes also known
as isolated people
or lost tribes.
Mostly found in
South America,
Central Africa and
New Guinea.
Number of Uncontacted Tribes
Science And Results
Results are not
always reliable.
Science does
not monopolize
the claim for
definite results.
Science as Education
There are experiments have lost objectivity &
thus credence have lost.
There are people who prefer science-
inclined students over those who are less
adept.
• Entrance exams in High Schools & College
students have parts dedicated to Science&
Mathematics.
• STEM is more popular, Accountancy &
Business is closed second.
Science as Education
Educational System can hone
& preserve student’s capacity
to entertain other options.
Reinforce imagination, &
allow some level of
unorthodoxy.
Aristotle’s Eudaimonia;
Person is required to be
knowledgeable about
Science, among other
things of equal
importance.
Like linguistic, kinetic,
artistic and socio-civic.
Millenium Development Goals
The 8 goals with measurable targets
& clear deadlines improving the lives
of the world's poorest people.
Leaders of 189 countries signed the
historic millennium declaration of the UN
in the year 2000.
How Much Is Too Much?
Growth is the
primary indicator
of development.
- Growth is not
infinite.
Too much growth
consumes our
country’s
resource.
How Much Is Too Much?
The rapid pace
of technological
growth
- Allows no room
for nature to
recuperate
Resulting in
exploitation &
irreversible
damage to
nature.
Joseph Hickel- contemplated on
suggesting that developed countries
should not pushed more growth but
adapt dedevelopment or else
everybody loses.
