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SCTS 1013 Midterm Examination - Science, Technology, and Society
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SCTS 1013 Midterm Examination - Science, Technology, and Society

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What term is used to describe the number of resources used and the amount of waste produced in a country or community?

  • Sustainable yield
  • Carbon footprint
  • Ecological footprint (correct)
  • Global Hectares
  • How does Aristotle suggest one can achieve happiness in life according to the text?

  • Pursue material wealth
  • Seek fame and recognition
  • Live a life of leisure (correct)
  • Strive for personal growth and knowledge
  • What is the primary focus of traditional development?

  • Preserving natural resources
  • Maximizing economic growth (correct)
  • Enhancing individual well-being
  • Promoting citizen happiness
  • Which statement accurately represents the concept of humanism?

    <p>Prioritizing personal pleasure above all else</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In times of a global epidemic, what virtue is demonstrated through people coming together to ensure safety worldwide?

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

    What does traditional development NOT primarily focus on according to the text?

    <p>Increasing equality among citizens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of Aristotle's view of a good life as explained in his book, Nicomachean Ethics?

    <p>Virtue and human flourishing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which city was Aristotle teaching in when he based his work, Nicomachean Ethics, on his lecture notes?

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

    What concept does Hickel associate with the truer form of progress in development?

    <p>Sustainable growth and well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Heidegger, what is the essence of technology when used correctly?

    <p>Revealing truth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Greek philosophical concept refer to when it comes to technology?

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

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