Aristotle's Concept of Eudaimonia and Human Flourishing

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What component is described as a type of wisdom implying good judgment and excellent character and habits?

  • Phronesis (correct)
  • Episteme
  • Sophrosyne
  • Psychomachy

What term did Aristotle coin to describe the pinnacle of happiness attainable by humans?

  • Spiritual elation
  • Aristotelian bliss
  • Human nirvana
  • Eudaimonia (correct)

What distinguishes philosophy and science?

  • Falsifiability principle
  • Verification theory (correct)
  • Hypothesis confirmation
  • Empirical validation

What does the text suggest is the new trend for humans today?

<p>Coordination over competition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did ancient Greek society believe would bring seekers happiness?

<p>Acquiring certain qualities like phronesis, friendship, wealth, and power (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the known proponent of Falsification Theory?

<p>Karl Popper (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Vienna Circle believe should be regarded as meaningful?

<p>Observations only (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did world leaders sign in 2000, targeting eight concerns?

<p>Millennium Development Goals (MDG) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of society used tools such as stones, wood, bone, and ivory?

<p>Hunters and Gatherers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which society marked the beginning of an agricultural society?

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