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What does Human Flourishing emphasize in relation to individuals?
What does Human Flourishing emphasize in relation to individuals?
- Competition among individuals.
- Detachment from societal morals.
- Self actualization within a community. (correct)
- Pursuit of wealth as the highest virtue.
Which philosophical view considers technology to be merely a means to an end?
Which philosophical view considers technology to be merely a means to an end?
- Technological Pessimism.
- Existentialism.
- Aristotelianism. (correct)
- Technological Optimism.
What is a primary concern of Technological Pessimism?
What is a primary concern of Technological Pessimism?
- Technology enhances all human experiences.
- Technological progress simplifies life.
- Technology eliminates the need for human creativity.
- Technology's role in creating new problems. (correct)
What does Heidegger mean by the term 'enframing'?
What does Heidegger mean by the term 'enframing'?
How does Technological Optimism view technology?
How does Technological Optimism view technology?
Which philosopher is associated with the critique of technology as creating damaging effects?
Which philosopher is associated with the critique of technology as creating damaging effects?
What concept does existentialism stress regarding human agency?
What concept does existentialism stress regarding human agency?
According to Heidegger, what can happen when people become overly focused on enframing?
According to Heidegger, what can happen when people become overly focused on enframing?
Flashcards
Human Flourishing
Human Flourishing
The effort to achieve self-actualization and fulfillment within a community.
Technological Pessimism
Technological Pessimism
The belief that technological progress creates more problems than it solves.
Technological Optimism
Technological Optimism
The belief that technology is the solution to all problems.
Enframing (Heidegger)
Enframing (Heidegger)
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Existentialism
Existentialism
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Aristotelianism
Aristotelianism
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Heidegger's Technology
Heidegger's Technology
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Happiness (eudaimonia)
Happiness (eudaimonia)
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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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