Human Flourishing in the Socio-Psychological Perspective Quiz
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What is the pinnacle of happiness that is attainable by humans?

  • Wealth
  • Power
  • Friendship
  • Human flourishing (correct)

    • What does Vanderweele (2017) purport human flourishing to be?

  • A state where people experience wealth, power, and friendship.
  • A state where people experience positive emotion, positive psychological functioning, and positive social functioning, most of the time. (correct)
  • A state where people experience negative emotion, negative psychological functioning, and negative social functioning.
  • A state where people experience self-actualization and fulfillment within the context of a smaller community.

    • What does the text state is an effort to achieve self-actualization and fulfillment within the context of a larger community of individuals?

  • Power
  • Wealth
  • Friendship
  • Living within an optimal range of human functioning (correct)

    • Which of the following is not one of Aristotle's elements of human flourishing?

    <p>Phoresis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text state an antecedent is defined as?

    <p>A precursor to the unfolding or existence of something.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does human flourishing involve?

    <p>The rational use of one's individual human potentialities, including talent, abilities, and virtues in the pursuit of his freely and rationally chosen values and goals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between humans and science and technology?

    <p>Humans are the creators and beneficiaries of science and technology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to have a 'flourishing life' according to the text?

    <p>A life lived in right relationship with God, environment, neighbors, and self.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key idea behind the concept of sustainable development?

    <p>Developing without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Are the UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030 achievable?

    <p>The text does not provide a clear answer on the achievability of the goals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Heidegger believe determines how Being reveals itself to man?

    <p>Being itself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate goal of practical sciences according to the text?

    <p>Well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Aristotle, what is often translated as 'happiness' or 'well-being'?

    <p>Eudaimonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What, according to Aristotle, allows us to habitually make choices that lead to good lives?

    <p>Moral virtues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Aristotle consider to be the final end of human life?

    <p>Flourishing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a means to an end but rather the final end for humans?

    <p>Living well</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why technology leads to an inauthentic existence according to the text?

    <p>Human beings are seen as means to an end or objects for experimentation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Heidegger believe is the solution to the problem of technology leading to an inauthentic existence?

    <p>Recognizing the primacy of the human person over technological considerations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Heidegger view the relationship between Being and Truth?

    <p>Closely connected concepts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Heidegger argue against regarding technology?

    <p>The abuse of technology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a man primarily be seen as?

    <p>A being to be loved, respected, cared for, and preserved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Heidegger differentiate between technology and the essence of technology?

    <p>He values the essence of technology over mere technological advancements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Aristotle, what does the term 'human flourishing' refer to?

    <p>Experiencing contentment and satisfaction in living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three main categories of 'real goods' according to Aristotle?

    <p>Bodily, external, and goods of the soul</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between 'acquired desires' and 'natural desires' according to Aristotle?

    <p>Acquired desires are things we want, while natural desires are things we need.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what does Aristotle believe is necessary, but not sufficient, for living a good life?

    <p>Moral virtue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage suggest is a key factor in determining the quality of our lives?

    <p>The quality of our society and government</p> Signup and view all the answers

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