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What does Human Flourishing emphasize in relation to individuals?
Which philosophical view considers technology to be merely a means to an end?
What is a primary concern of Technological Pessimism?
What does Heidegger mean by the term 'enframing'?
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How does Technological Optimism view technology?
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Which philosopher is associated with the critique of technology as creating damaging effects?
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What concept does existentialism stress regarding human agency?
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According to Heidegger, what can happen when people become overly focused on enframing?
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Study Notes
Human Flourishing in Science & Technology
- Human flourishing is defined as an effort to achieve self-actualization and fulfillment within a larger community.
Aristotelianism
- Happiness is the highest desire and ambition for all human beings.
- Cultivate virtues to achieve flourishing (eudaimonia).
- Actions should instantiate ideals geared towards happiness.
Philosophical Views on Technology
Aristotelianism
- Technology is a means to an end.
- Technology organizes techniques to meet human demands.
Technological Pessimism
- Supported by Jacques Ellul (1912-1994).
- Technological progress has a price.
- Technological progress creates more problems.
- Technological progress leads to damaging effects.
Technological Optimism
- Technology can resolve difficulties and provide solutions.
- Technology is the answer to all human problems.
- Supported by technologists and engineers, including ordinary people.
Existentialism
- A philosophical theory where people are free agents controlling choices and actions.
- Supported by Martin Heidegger (1889-1996).
Heidegger's Essence of Technology
- The real essence of technology is enframing.
- Enframing is bringing forth the concealed to unconcealment.
- Modern technology is a way of revealing.
Heidegger's Technology as a Way of Revealing
- Ancient windmills rely on natural forces (wind).
- Contrast to modern windmills that unlock energy.
- Farmer planting seeds represents a different technology (cultivation).
Heidegger's Warning
- Danger of endless revealing (enframing).
- Full engagement with enframing.
- Failure to consider consequences or weigh results.
- Belief that technology provides answers to all human problems.
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Explore the concepts of human flourishing, Aristotelianism, and their relationship with technology in this insightful quiz. Delve into philosophical views on technology, including both pessimistic and optimistic perspectives. Understand how these ideas contribute to our quest for self-actualization and fulfillment within a community.
