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Which term refers to the final cause, addressing the ultimate purpose or telos of an object or action?

  • Causa efficiens
  • Causa finalis (correct)
  • Causa formalis
  • Causa materialis

What does Aletheia refer to in the context of technology?

  • Formal cause
  • Disclosure or truth (correct)
  • Efficient cause
  • Material cause

In Heidegger's philosophy, what does Seinsvergessenheit mean?

  • Efficient cause
  • Forgetfulness of being (correct)
  • Groundedness
  • Final cause

What does Ontology primarily study?

<p>Nature of being and existence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term represents the act of bringing something out of concealment?

<p>'Poiesis' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Bodenständigkeit mean in the context provided?

<p>'Groundedness' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Jason Hickel, how can rich countries de-develop?

<p>By sticking to quality over quantity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main argument discussed by Martin Heidegger in his article, The Question Concerning Technology?

<p>The essence of technology and its impact on human existence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Aristotle define human flourishing?

<p>As the responsibility to advance one's best nature to achieve eudaimonia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of de-development introduced by Jason Hickel about?

<p>Advocating for slowing down consumption in rich countries for the benefit of others (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some dimensions involved in the process of development according to the text?

<p>Reorganization of economic and social systems and major changes in popular attitudes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Martin Heidegger highlight as a danger of technology according to the text?

<p>How humans can be consumed by technology if they do not step back to reassess themselves (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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