The Human Person Flourishing in Science & Technology PowerPoint
Document Details
Tags
Summary
This presentation explores different philosophical perspectives on human flourishing in relation to science and technology. It examines viewpoints like Aristotelianism, technological optimism and pessimism, and existentialism, using examples of historical and contemporary technology to illustrate these ideas. The presentation considers how technology shapes our understanding of the human condition.
Full Transcript
The Human Person Flourishing in Terms of Science & Technology What is Human Flourishing ? Human Flourishing is defined as an effort to achieve self actualization and fulfillment within the context of a larger Human community Flourishing of...
The Human Person Flourishing in Terms of Science & Technology What is Human Flourishing ? Human Flourishing is defined as an effort to achieve self actualization and fulfillment within the context of a larger Human community Flourishing of is defined as an effortindividuals. to achieve self actualization and fulfillment within the context of a larger community of individuals. ARISTOTLE Happiness is the highest desire and ambition of all human beings. Cultivate the highest virtues Instantiate ideals through actions geared towards flourishing, happiness, or “eudaimonia” Philosophical Views on Technology ARISTOTELIANISM Technology is a means to an end. Technology is the organizing of techniques in order to meet the demand that is being posed by humans. Technological Pessimism Supported by French Philosopher Jacques Ellul (1912-1994) Technological progress has a price to pay. Technological progress creates more problems. Technological progress creates damaging effects. Technology can alleviate all the difficulties and provide solution for problems that may come. Technological Optimism Technology is the answer to all man’s problems. Strongly supported by technologists and engineers including ordinary people. Existentialism A philosophical theory that people are free agents who have control over their choices and actions. Supported by Martin Heidegger (1889-1996) The Essence of Technology by Martin Heidegger Heidegger believed that the real essence of technology is found in enframing. Enframing is bringing forth of the concealed to unconcealment. Modern Technology is a way of revealing. Heidegger’s Technology as a Way of Revealing Ancient windmill which only relies on the wind blowing in contrast to the modern windmill which may unlock the energy. Heidegger’s Technology as a Way of Revealing The farmer planting seeds as against modern technology of cultivation Heidegger’ s Technology as a Way of Revealing When people become fully engrossed with the enframing and When people fails to weigh the start to results and believe that consequences of everything in setting upon an human object. condition can be answered by technology! End of Presentation
