Human Flourishing: Don Honorio Ventura State University STS Module 5 PDF
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This document is from a presentation that examines different perspectives of human flourishing, starting with the roots of the concept in Eastern and Western philosophies. The presenter also introduces how science and technology are related to human flourishing. The document provides insights into various concepts around the subject. This also touches upon scientific theories and the role of education in understanding human flourishing.
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# Don Honorio Ventura State University ## College of Engineering and Architecture ### STS and the Human Condition # Human Flourishing - The pinnacle of happiness attainable by humans. - "good spirited" - Aristotle # Eudaimonia - The pinnacle of happiness attainable by humans. - "good spirited...
# Don Honorio Ventura State University ## College of Engineering and Architecture ### STS and the Human Condition # Human Flourishing - The pinnacle of happiness attainable by humans. - "good spirited" - Aristotle # Eudaimonia - The pinnacle of happiness attainable by humans. - "good spirited" - Aristotle # Human Flourishing ## Aristotle ### Nicomachean Ethics #### Happiness (P) - Phronesis - Friendship - Power - Wealth #### Happiness (N) - Explore more places - Live comfortably - Develop more products - Make more money # Human Flourishing - "Man of the World" - NO more competition - Coordination is the new trend! # Eastern vs. Western There are two different views of human flourishing, Eastern and Western: ## Eastern - Community-centric - Individual should sacrifice himself for the society - Chinese Confucian system & Japanese Bushido - Encourages studies of literature, sciences, and art for a greater cause ## Western - Individualistic - Human flourishing as an end - Aristotelian view - Aims for Eudaimonia as the ultimate goal # Science, Technology & Human Flourishing - Every discovery, innovation, & success contributes to our pool of human knowledge. - Human's perpetual need to locate himself in the world by finding proofs to trace evolution. - Elicits our idea of self-importance. - Technology is a human activity we excel in as a result of achieving science (Heidegger). - Good is inherently related to the truth. # Science as Methods & Results # Falsification Theory - As long as it is not yet proven to be false, we should not reject the said ideology. # Science as Social Endeavor - Science helps us to connect ourselves with the different cultures. # Science as a Result - Science is not foolproof, and it does not claim for definite results. # Science as an Education - Entrance exams in the secondary and tertiary levels. The image appears to be from a presentation. The presentation is about Human Flourishing, which is discussed through the lens of various philosophies, religions, and scientific theories. It goes on to discuss Science, Technology & Human Flourishing. The presentation is given by a young woman with long black hair, standing in front of a computer screen with a blue light. She is giving the presentation in an academic setting.
