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What is the ultimate goal of human existence according to the content?
What is the ultimate goal of human existence according to the content?
How are intellectual and moral virtues related?
How are intellectual and moral virtues related?
What does Aristotle identify as essential for achieving eudaimonia?
What does Aristotle identify as essential for achieving eudaimonia?
What is meant by 'enframing' in Heidegger's philosophy?
What is meant by 'enframing' in Heidegger's philosophy?
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According to Jason Hickel, what should be the priority regarding rich countries?
According to Jason Hickel, what should be the priority regarding rich countries?
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According to the content, what salary range is generally considered necessary to live comfortably in Manila?
According to the content, what salary range is generally considered necessary to live comfortably in Manila?
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What potential danger is associated with genetic engineering and robotics?
What potential danger is associated with genetic engineering and robotics?
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What ethical concern is raised by the implementation of robots in South Korea?
What ethical concern is raised by the implementation of robots in South Korea?
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What is essential for achieving the good life according to Aristotelian ethics?
What is essential for achieving the good life according to Aristotelian ethics?
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What does the Golden Mean represent in Aristotelian thought?
What does the Golden Mean represent in Aristotelian thought?
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Which of the following is considered a component of Aristotle's concept of human flourishing?
Which of the following is considered a component of Aristotle's concept of human flourishing?
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What philosophical concern does Nicolas Carr raise regarding technology?
What philosophical concern does Nicolas Carr raise regarding technology?
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What challenge is associated with the concept of de-development in rich countries?
What challenge is associated with the concept of de-development in rich countries?
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What potential employment impact may arise in the Philippines due to artificial intelligence?
What potential employment impact may arise in the Philippines due to artificial intelligence?
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What is implied by 'enframing' in the context of Heidegger's philosophy?
What is implied by 'enframing' in the context of Heidegger's philosophy?
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Which of the following statements reflects Jason Hickel's view on rich countries?
Which of the following statements reflects Jason Hickel's view on rich countries?
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Study Notes
Human Flourishing
- Human flourishing encompasses well-being and happiness.
- Aristotle defined "eudaimonia" as human flourishing or living well.
- Practical virtues are crucial for achieving eudaimonia, which are developed through practice and habit.
- Developing intellectual virtues enhances moral virtues and vice versa.
- Phronesis, or practical wisdom, is integral to Aristotle's concept of human flourishing, along with friendship, wealth, and power.
- Heidegger's philosophy views technology as a mode of revealing, with "enframing" as a calculative approach to understanding reality.
- The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to achieve peace and prosperity for all by 2030.
- Jason Hickel advocates for "de-development" in wealthy nations, suggesting a reduction in their consumption and resource utilization.
- Peter Edward proposes that wealthy countries should "catch down" to more appropriate levels of development.
The Good Life
- A good life is characterized by fulfillment, meaning, and enjoyment.
- Living in accordance with virtue is essential for a good life.
- The Golden Mean emphasizes balance between pleasure and pain in achieving a good life.
- Science and technology can enhance human life and contribute to the pursuit of the good life.
When Technology and Humanity Cross
- South Korea has implemented ethical guidelines for robot use.
- Artificial intelligence (AI) poses a threat to the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry in the Philippines, potentially displacing 1 million Filipino workers (as of August 2017).
- Nicolas Carr raises concerns that technology can make humans "less human".
- Bill Joy, in "Why the Future Does Not Need Us," asserts that advanced technologies threaten human existence.
- Self-replicating capabilities in genetic engineering and robotics pose significant risks.
Human Flourishing: Aristotle & Modern Perspectives
- Human Flourishing refers to well-being and happiness.
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Aristotle defined Eudaimonia as a state of human flourishing, achieved through developing practical virtues.
- Moral virtue: Habits enabling ethical actions, acquired through practice.
- Intellectual virtue: Includes practical wisdom (Phronesis).
- Aristotle believed Friendship, Wealth, and Power contribute to human flourishing.
Technology & Human Flourishing
- Heidegger viewed technology as a mode of revealing, with Enframing as a calculative approach to understanding reality.
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to achieve peace and prosperity for all by 2030.
- De-development is a controversial idea proposed by Jason Hickel and Peter Edward, suggesting wealthy nations should reduce their consumption to more sustainable levels.
The Good Life: Ethics in Pursuit of Happiness
- Good life is a fulfilling, meaningful, and enjoyable life, achieved by living virtuously.
- The Golden Mean emphasizes balance between pleasure and pain in achieving a good life.
- Science and Technology can enhance human life, but their impact on the good life is complex.
Technology and Humanity: Ethical Considerations
- Robotics: South Korea is implementing ethical guidelines for robot use.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI): May threaten the Philippines' Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry, potentially displacing 1 million Filipino workers.
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Philosophical Concerns:
- Nicolas Carr argues technology can dehumanize.
- Bill Joy: In "Why the Future Does Not Need Us," he warns that advanced technologies threaten human existence.
- Genetic Engineering and Robotics: Self-replicating technologies pose potential risks.
Historical Reminders
- The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki serve as a stark reminder of the destructive potential of advanced technology.
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This quiz explores the concepts of human flourishing and the good life as defined by Aristotle and modern thinkers. It examines the role of virtues, practical wisdom, and sustainability in achieving well-being. Reflect on philosophical perspectives and their implications for contemporary society.
