STS Group 11 - The Good Life PDF
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This document discusses the concept of "the good life" in the context of Science, Technology, and Society (STS). It explores Aristotle's theories on eudaimonia (well-being) and arête (virtue) to provide a framework for understanding the connection between these elements and a good life. It also considers how science and technology influence the human pursuit of well-being, and whether S&T can corrupt or promote virtue.
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THE GOOD LIFE ‘’Exploring the concept of a good life in the context of Science, Technology, and Society’’ GROUP 11 Castillo, Angelo Laurence Estrada, Cyrille Mae Botona, Jilian ARE YOU LIVING A GOOD LIFE? THE...
THE GOOD LIFE ‘’Exploring the concept of a good life in the context of Science, Technology, and Society’’ GROUP 11 Castillo, Angelo Laurence Estrada, Cyrille Mae Botona, Jilian ARE YOU LIVING A GOOD LIFE? THE GOOD LIFE - ‘’the good life is an excellent, flourishing, happy life and that the good life can only be achieved by people with exceptional character who have taken excellent care to develop their virtues.’’ - Aristotle ARISTOTLE'S NICOMACHEAN ETHICS Aristotle (384 BC – 322 BC) - a Greek philosopher - student of Plato, and teacher of OBJECTIVES: Alexander the Great. 1. Define what is Good Life 2.discuss Aristotle's concept of eudaimonia and arête 3. Discuss the interconnectivity of science, - famous for his theory of the “good technology and society to a good life. life,” or eudaimonia. NICOMACHEAN ETHICS the science of the good for human life, that which is the goal or end at which all our actions aim. Particularly useful in defining what the good life is Named after one of Aristotle’s sons who is thought to have edited it from lecture notes. EUDAIMONIA: THE ULTIMATE GOOD Every action aims at some good HOW IS ULTIMATE GOOD - Some actions aim at an instrumental good DIFFERENT? - Some actions aim at an ultimate good Ultimate goods are better than instrumental goods - Instrumental goods (ends) are aimed at only in so far as they are for the sake of something else. - Ultimate goods (ends) are aimed at for their own sakes. WHY HAPPINESS? - More compete than merely feeling good or joyful (Feeling well in all aspects of life) EUDAIMONIA: UNIQUELY HUMAN - Human happiness must be uniquely human, or a distinct human function. - Consider the structure of the psyche: (nutritive, sensitive, and rational parts) THE VIRTUES/ ARETÉ A virtue (areté) is what makes one function well; usually understood as a disposition or state of a person. Conditions for virtue: fortune and success - Basic necessities, good birth, friends, wealth, good looks, health, etc. TWO TYPES OF VIRTUE INTELLECTUAL VIRTUE (Virtues of thought): wisdom, comprehension, etc. Achieved through education and time and experience MORAL VIRTUE (Virtues of character): generosity, temperance, courage, etc. Achieved by habitual practice Both virtues should be in accord with reason and are needed for eudaimonia. SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY and GOOD LIFE S&T is also the movement towards good life. S&T are one of the highest expressions of human faculties. S&T allow us to thrive and flourish if we desire. S&T may corrupt a person S&T with virtue can help an individual to be out of danger. REFERENCES https://www.slideserve.com/elina/aristotle-196699-powerpoint-ppt- presentation https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/the-good-life- 170252540/170252540? fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0YAonAHq66rHlLSi5UrJMeXU9DBfA 2UpQWHWOAoly7Z5xqshyosenuGws_aem_bRdU0XE1UAfcx4UcPEhKjA SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY OUTCOME-BASED MODULE (pp. 95-101).
