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Lecture 5 Human Flourishing

The document discusses the concept of human flourishing, rooted in Aristotle's philosophy, emphasizing the components necessary for achieving happiness, such as practical wisdom, friendship, and financial stability. It also highlights the role of science and technology in enhancing human life by providing comfort, opportunities, and meaning. The references include various sources that explore the relationship between science, technology, and society.

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Lecture 5 Human Flourishing

The document discusses the concept of human flourishing, rooted in Aristotle's philosophy, emphasizing the components necessary for achieving happiness, such as practical wisdom, friendship, and financial stability. It also highlights the role of science and technology in enhancing human life by providing comfort, opportunities, and meaning. The references include various sources that explore the relationship between science, technology, and society.

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University of Perpetual Help System – JONELTA

Isabela Campus
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY

HUMAN FLOURISHING
ARISTOTLE ASKS
1. What are your top 3
sources of happiness?
2. What are your top 3 life
goals?
3. How can you achieve
these goals?
4. Who are the people you
need to achieve your
goals with?

SOC420 (STS) | Human Flourishing


INTRODUCTION
EUDAIMONIA
“good spirited”

a term coined by Greek philosopher


Aristotle to describe the pinnacle of
happiness that is attainable by
humans

translated into “human flourishing”

the way we are supposed to be as


human beings

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INTRODUCTION
HUMAN FLOURISHING arises as a result of
different components (Aristotle):
• Phronesis – practical wisdom
• Friendship
• Wealth
• Power

The Ancient Greek society believed


that acquiring these qualities will
surely bring the seekers happiness.

SOC420 (STS) | Human Flourishing


INTRODUCTION
HUMAN FLOURISHING arises as a result of
different components (Harvard University):
• Happiness and Life Satisfaction
• Mental and Physical Health
• Meaning and Purpose
• Character and Virtue
• Close Social Relationships
• Financial and Material Stability

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SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND
HUMAN FLOURISHING
✓ live more comfortably
✓ explore more places
✓ develop more products
✓ make more money

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SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND
HUMAN FLOURISHING

acquire
pursuit of good
life consume

destroy

“Science and technology gives meaning to the


life of a person making his/her way in the
world.”

SOC420 (STS) | Human Flourishing


REFERENCES
McNamara, DJ, Valverde, VM and Beleno, R. (2018) Science,
Technology and Society. C & E Publishing, Inc. Quezon City

Miranda, G. (2011). Funai/Survival. National Geographic.


Retrieved from:
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/1102
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Serafica, J.P.J., Pawilen, G.T., Caslib, Jr., B.N. and Alata, E.J. (2017).
Science, Technology and Society. Rex Printing Company, Inc.
Quezon City.

SOC420 (STS) | General Concepts and Historical Development

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