12 Questions
Who coined the phrase 'science sociale' in 1789?
Emmanuel-Joseph Sieyès
What was the main goal of social science according to Jean-Jacques Régis de Cambacérès?
Securing happiness for all
Which thinker associated social science with relieving suffering and furthering progress?
Auguste Comte
What was the primary focus of social science according to the text?
Securing well-being and happiness
What did social scientists shape the subject matter and methodologies of the new sciences to serve?
Bringing about happiness and progress
How did some researchers define well-being according to the text?
Life satisfaction or happiness
What is one of the central problems facing philosophers of social science?
The disconnect between theories of well-being
What is the difference between Invariantism and Variantism about well-being?
Invariantism proposes a single unified concept, while Variantism allows for multiple theories
What do mental state theorists believe constitutes well-being?
Engaging with desires and priorities
Which is NOT considered one of the Big Three theories in philosophy regarding well-being?
Desire fulfillment theory
What is the main source of disconnect between theories of well-being according to the text?
A discrepancy between what everyone does with well-being and what philosophers do
What is 'prudential value' supposed to have according to the text?
A special relationship to well-being
Explore the origins and early concepts of social science and its relation to democratic decision-making. Learn about the political ideals of justice, democracy, and majority rule that shaped the field in its early stages.
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