Science and Technology: Human Flourishing and Happiness
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What does the hedonistic view of well-being suggest about happiness?

  • Happiness is the polar opposite of suffering. (correct)
  • Happiness is the pursuit of becoming a better person.
  • Happiness is a cocktail of emotions experienced when doing something positive.
  • Happiness maximizes misery and minimizes happiness.

    • According to the text, how is happiness defined in psychology?

  • Happiness is the absence of pain and suffering.
  • Happiness is the pursuit of becoming a better person.
  • Happiness is a mental state of well-being and contentment.
  • Happiness is the presence of positive emotions and intense joy. (correct)

    • How do behaviorists define happiness according to the text?

  • Happiness is the pursuit of becoming a better person.
  • Happiness is a mental state of well-being and contentment.
  • Happiness is the absence of pain and suffering.
  • Happiness is a cocktail of emotions experienced when doing something positive. (correct)

    • What does eudaimonia define happiness as?

    <p>Happiness is the pursuit of becoming a better person.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to neurologists, what is happiness associated with?

    <p>Hormones released in the brain as a reward for behavior that prolongs survival.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'eudaimonia' combine to describe happiness?

    <p>'Good' and 'spirit'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate goal of eudaimonia according to Aristotle?

    <p>Human flourishing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of human flourishing, which components were believed by ancient Greeks to bring happiness?

    <p>Friendship, wealth, and power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the focus of the Eastern conception of society and human flourishing different from the Western conception?

    <p>Eastern focus on community-centric ideals, Western focus on individualism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what activity contributes to human flourishing through the contribution to our pool of human knowledge?

    <p>Every discovery, innovation, and success</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aim of Aristotelian view in relation to eudaimonia?

    <p>To attain eudaimonia as the ultimate good</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Vienna Circle believe should be regarded as meaningful in science?

    <p>Only observable phenomena</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered a discipline in science according to the text?

    <p>Any study that can be confirmed or interpreted with alternative hypotheses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the emphasis in science according to the text?

    <p>'Results which are measurable and experiments which are repeatable'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Eastern conception encourage for a greater cause?

    <p>Encourage studies of literature, sciences, and art for a greater cause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the lesson 'Technology and Humanity' based on the provided text?

    <p>Discussing the effects of interplay between technology and humanity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does technology affect individuals in society, according to the text?

    <p>Directly and indirectly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which planet, despite being red, is described as a cold place in the provided text?

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

    What is the biggest planet in our Solar System, as mentioned in the text?

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

    What is described as an inevitable part of society, according to the text?

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

    What is the significance of Paul Gottlieb Nipkow's contribution to television technology?

    <p>He successfully sent images through wires with the aid of a rotating metal disk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for the high ownership of mobile phones among Filipinos, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>The affordability and widespread availability of mobile phones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Charles Babbage in the history of computers?

    <p>He invented the first mechanical computers that eventually were finished by others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main issue faced by Filipino families regarding computer and laptop ownership, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>High cost and unaffordability for all Filipino families</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ethical dilemma is associated with the use of technological devices, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Excessive exposure leading to health issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

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