School DMMMSU-MLUC – College of Grade Level 1st Year College

Education
Pre-service Teacher Demarie M. Junas Subject Science Technology
and Society
Date & Time Quarter 1st Semester

I. Objectives At the end of the discussion, students are expected to:

1. examine what is meant by a good life;
2. know how to apply the principles of eudaimonia in their daily by making an
essay; and
3. apply their learnings on Eudaimonia: The Good Life by giving their insights.

II. Content/Subject Matter The Good Life

III. Skills/Values Communication skills
Curiosity
Predicting Skills
Determination
Collaboration
Scientific Understanding
IV. Learning Resources References: STS book
Aristotle: Ethics | Internet
Encyclopedia of Philosophy. (n.d.).
https://iep.utm.edu/aristotle-ethics/

Aristotle: Ethics | Internet

Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
(n.d.). https://iep.utm.edu/aristotle-
ethics/

Aristotle: Ethics | Internet

Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
(n.d.). https://iep.utm.edu/aristotle-
ethics/

Fowers, B. J. (2012, February 1).

Placing virtue and the human
good in psychology. Journal of
Theoretical and Philosophical
Psychology; American
Psychological Association.
https://doi.org/10.1037/a0025819

Materials: Laptop
Power Point Presentation
Projector
Whiteboard Marker
Manila Paper

V. Procedures Teacher’s Activity Students’ Activity

A. ELICIT Good morning class! Good morning, Ma’am.

I am Demarie M. Junas, your pre-

service for Science Technology and
Society.

Before we begin our lesson let’s pray Student lead a prayer.

first.

Before you take your seats kindly pick

up the pieces of dirt around you and
 throw it in the trash bin. Arrange your
chairs properly and be seated.

Do we have any absentees today? No one is absent Ma’am.

Miss Secretary? Okay very good.

Before we proceed to our new topic,

let’s have first a quick review on your
previous topic discussed by teacher
Marina.

So, what have you discussed last Science as a way of revealing ma’am.
meeting?

Can you tell me who was a German Martin Heidegger ma’am.

philosopher who is best known for
contributions to phenomenology,
hermeneutics, and existentialism?

Can you enumerate the three claims

of Martin Heidegger on the essence
of technology?
Anyone? 1. Technology is “not an instrument”
it is a way of understanding the
world.
2. "Technology is “not a human
activity” but develops beyond human
control"
3. Technology is “the highest danger”
risking us to only see the world
through technological thinking.

What does Heidegger mean when he Heidegger states that the essence of
says that the essence of technology is technology nowadays is enframing,
enframing? which means that everything in
nature is standing reserve.

And do we mean by standing reserve? Standing reserve refers to resources

or objects that are readily available
and can be used for various purposes
when needed.

Very good! It seems that you really

understood your last topic.
B. ENGAGE To test your existing knowledge, let’s
have first a group activity entitled “
PLACEMAT”

INSTRUCTIONS:
 ❖ I will divide you into three
groups. Each group will pick a
philosopher.
❖ Each group will give
insights/idea about the
philosopher that you pick.
❖ You will put your different
ideas on the sides while your
common ideas are in the
middle.
❖ After that, you will report
your output in class.
Yes ma’am.
Are we clear, class?

Okay ma’am.
I will give you 5 minutes to finish your
activity then after that group 1 will
start reporting.

Those philosophers are connected to

our main topic later, so better
remember them as we go through
with our lesson.

C. EXPLORE But before we finally begin with our

topic, let’s have first a simple activity
entitled “PASS THE BALL”.

INSTRUCTIONS:
❖ All students should form a
circle.
❖ Designate one student to be
the “BALL MASTER”. This
person is responsible for
controlling the ball.
❖ The person who’s holding it
should pass it to the person
beside him/her.
❖ The moment that the ball
master say “stop”, the person
who is holding it should
pick/choose a statement that
place inside the ball, then
must give his/her insights
about it.

STATEMENTS:
(students will give their insights)
For you, what is a good life?

(students will give their insights)

What’s one thing in your life that you
tell yourself would make you happy?
Very good class, you all did your best
in doing your activity.
Ma’am our topic today is all about
So, based from your activity which is
“The Good Life”
the “PASS THE BALL”.
Do you have any idea on what are we
going to discuss based from the
 previous activity?
D. EXPLAIN But before we formally start our
discussion, what will be our learning
objectives for today’s discussion?
Can you read it
For some of us, Eudaimonia, or the
good life means having a huge house,
cars, travelling around the world, and
etc.
But for, Socrates and Plato:
Socrates and Plato, a moral life is a
good life.
So, what does Socrates and Plato
mean by that concept?
At the end of the discussion,
students are expected to:
1. explain the concept of good life
argued by Aristotle, Socrates and
Plato;
2. know how to apply the principles
of eudaimonia in their daily by
making an essay; and
3. apply their learnings on
Eudaimonia: The Good Life by giving
their insights.
Plato and Socrates, a moral life is a
good life because it not only
promotes personal happiness and
 fulfillment but also contributes to the
betterment of society by fostering
virtue, wisdom, and harmony among
its members.

That’s right, for them one who has a

good life is someone who possesses
and practices most of the important
virtues such as kindness courage,
loyalty and generosity.

According to Plato, where did the soul The soul of virtuous person will
of virtuous person will live after depart to the invisible world to live
death? internal bliss to the company of gods.

How about the impure soul? The impure soul will become a
haunting ghost or will enter the body
of an animal.

But for Aristotle, a fulfilled life is a

good life;

For someone to have a good life, he

or she:

Please read. 1. Must be morally virtuous;

2. Have a good heath and a long life;
3. Should be prosperous;
4. Must have a good friends;
5. Should respect others;
6. Must have a good luck;
7. Must use his/her talent, abilities
and capacities.

Book VI of Nichomachean Ethics with

the intellectual virtue.

For Aristotle,

Intellectual virtuous
Helps human to know what is just
and admirable.
Examples of intellectual virtues
include wisdom, understanding,
and practical judgment.
These virtues aid in knowing what is
just and admirable by fostering
critical thinking and rational analysis.

Moral Virtuous Helps person to do just and admirable

deeds.

Examples of moral virtues include

courage, honesty, and generosity.
These virtues help individuals to
perform just and admirable deeds by
instilling good character traits and
ethical principles.

What does this statement mean:

“Without intellectual virtue, a This means that possessing moral

virtuous person would not necessarily virtue alone is not enough; one
know how to act” needs intellectual virtue to translate
moral intentions into practical,
virtuous actions.
This means that moral virtue alone
may not equip a person with the
knowledge and reasoning skills
needed to make virtuous decisions.
For instance, a person with a strong
moral compass but lacking intellectual
virtue may struggle to navigate
complex ethical dilemmas, like a
doctor who wants to do what's best
for a patient but lacks the medical
knowledge to make the right
treatment choice.

Without moral virtue, the clever This suggests that intelligence alone
person would not always pursue the is insufficient for consistently making
appropriate ends” morally right choices; moral values
are essential to guide clever
individuals toward virtuous and
ethical goals.
Aristotle's statement suggests that
intelligence alone, represented by
the clever person, is not enough to
ensure that one always pursues
morally right and virtuous objectives.
Without the grounding of moral
virtue, an intelligent person might
use their intelligence to pursue ends
that are selfish, unethical, or harmful
to others.

Book VI also revealed Aristotle’s view

that the soul is divided into parts:

What are those? Rational part and Irrational part

ma’am.

So, what is rational, then? This is the highest part of the soul
and is associated with human
intelligence, reasoning, and rational
thought.
For example, when someone is
solving complex mathematical
equations or making reasoned
decisions in a business context then it
involves the rational aspect of the
soul.

How about Irrational part?

Any idea? This part of the soul is responsible

for emotions, desires, and passions.
It includes feelings like anger, desire,
and courage.

For example, when a person becomes

angry due to an injustice or
provocation, it reflects the emotional
aspect of the irrational soul.

Do you understand? Yes ma’am.

Okay proceed, rational part can be Contemplative part and calculative

divided into two, what are those? part ma’am.

Contemplative part is concerned with

abstract thought and theoretical
contemplation while calculative part
deals with the practical reasoning and
decision-making in everyday life.

Furthermore, book VI explained

Aristotle’s idea of the five intellectual
virtues by which the soul arrives at
truth:

These are? What’s the first one? Scientific Knowledge ma’am.

Can you give me an idea about It is the pursuit of knowledge

scientific knowledge? through rigorous inquiry and study.

Students can relate to this when they

excel in subjects like mathematics,
physics, or biology, where they build
knowledge based on established
principles and evidence.

How about Art or Technical Skill? Art or technical skill represents

practical knowledge and expertise in
a specific craft or skill. It's about the
ability to create, design, or produce
based on knowledge and experience.

Students might exhibit techne in

areas like programming, design, or
hands-on subjects like woodworking.

How about the third one which is the

Prudence or Practical Wisdom?
Any idea? Prudence is the capacity to make
practical, morally sound decisions in
real-life situations.

For students, this can relate to moral

decision-making in academic or social
contexts, such as choosing to do
honest work instead of plagiarizing.

How about Intuition? Intuition is immediate, nondiscursive

knowledge that often arises from
experience and contemplation. It's
understanding without the need for
step-by-step reasoning.

Students might experience intuition

when they quickly grasp solutions to
familiar problems after gaining
experience and deep knowledge in a
subject.

How about the last one?

Any idea? Wisdom means having a profound

understanding of fundamental truths
and the ability to apply that
knowledge wisely

Students can aspire to wisdom as

they explore philosophical questions
and seek deeper meaning in their
studies and personal lives.

Aristotle dig into the role of pleasure

in the ethical life, discussing how it
relates to virtuous activity and the
pursuit of eudaimonia, ultimately
highlighting the importance of
intellectual and moral virtues in
achieving a flourishing and virtuous
life.

Other Philosophies on the good life:

1. Hedonism

Any idea on Hedonism? Hedonism suggests that the good life

is all about seeking pleasure and
avoiding pain.

Followers of hedonism believe that

maximizing personal pleasure and
minimizing suffering is the ultimate
goal. This can manifest in various
ways, from enjoying delicious food to
pursuing hobbies that bring
happiness.

Can you give me one example of Going to an amusement park to

hedonism? enjoy thrilling rides and delicious
 snacks can be seen as a hedonism
pursuit of pleasure.

2. Stoicism

Any idea on Hedonism? Stoicism emphasizes virtue, self-

control, and inner peace as the keys
to the good life.

Stoics believe that one can achieve

happiness by focusing on what they
can control (virtue and character) and
accepting what they can't control.

Can you give me one example of Remaining calm and composed when
hedonism? facing a difficult exam or a
challenging situation at work is a
stoic approach to the good life.
3. Hinduism

Any idea on Hinduism? Hindus aim to attain spiritual

enlightenment through self
realization and good deeds, with the
belief in reincarnation and the law of
karma guiding their actions.

A Hindu might seek the good life by

meditating, performing acts of
charity, and fulfilling their duties to
family and society.

4. Confucianism

Any idea on Confucianism? Confucianism teaches that the good

life is achieved through personal
development and contributing to a
harmonious society by respecting
hierarchy, family, and moral values.

A person practicing Confucianism

might strive for a good life by
respecting their elders, excelling in
their chosen profession, and
maintaining strong family ties.

5. Buddhism

Any idea on Buddhism? Buddhists believe the good life is

attained by overcoming desires,
suffering, and ignorance through
meditation and ethical living,
ultimately achieving nirvana.

6. Christianity

Any idea on Christianity? Christians believe that the good life

involves a relationship with God,
moral living, and helping others. It
 includes love, forgiveness, and
salvation through faith in Christ.

7. Objectivism

Any idea on Objectivism? Objectivists believe that individuals

should pursue their own happiness
through reason, self-reliance, and
productive work, free from external
coercion.

The Public Good: Gripaldo’s Filipino

Philosophy

Ronaldo M. Gripaldo – a Filipino

Philosopher share his view on the
concept of public good.

Two levels of public good:

Can someone give their idea on this

two levels of public good. Anyone? (students give their insights)

So, the first level of public goods, it's

like the things that people in a
community do on their own to make
life better.

For example, when neighbors get

together to clean up a park, start a
community garden, or organize a
neighborhood watch, they are
creating public goods that benefit
everyone in their community.

The second level, it's like the things

that the local or national government
helps provide for everyone. This can
include things like public schools,
hospitals, roads, and clean water
systems.

Two Criteria of Public Good:

1. Non-rivalry

Can you explain the 1st Criteria? Non-rivalry means that one person's
Anyone? use or consumption of a good
doesn't reduce its availability for
others.

For example, Air is a non-rivalrous

good because your use of it doesn't
take away from someone else's use.

Can you give me another example? (students give example)

2. Non- excludability

How about Non- excludability, any This means that it's really hard to
idea? keep someone from using or
benefiting from the public good.
 Let's take fireworks show as an
example. If a town puts on a big
fireworks display, it's hard to prevent
people from watching it.
(students give example)
Can you give me another example?
Yes ma’am
Do you understand our discussion? .

Okay then, to summarize our

discussion, "Eudaimonia: The Good
Life" is a philosophical concept that
explores the idea of living a life of
true flourishing and fulfillment. It
originated with ancient Greek
philosophers like Aristotle and
centers on the pursuit of human
excellence and virtue. In essence,
Eudaimonia is about living a life that
is not merely happy but deeply
meaningful and purposeful.

And that is for today’s lesson class. Do

you have any questions, reactions and
clarification?

If none, then let’s see if you really

understand our topic.
None ma’am.
E. ELABORATE Since you don’t have any questions,
then it’s time for me to assess if you
really learn something from our
discussion.

Discuss Aristotle's view on (Students will share their

eudaimonia and how does he define insights)
it?

Discuss the role of moral virtues and (Students will share their insights)
ethics in chasing Eudaimonia. How
can individuals and societies achieve
virtuous qualities to lead a good life?

Okay very good, class! It seems that

you really understood our lesson for
today.

F. EXTEND
For your assignment, construct an
essay about the question below.

How can individuals apply the

principles of eudaimonia in their daily
lives? Provide practical examples of
how someone might pursue the good
life according to this philosophy.

Are we clear class? Yes ma’am

Any questions about your None ma’am

assignment?
 G. EVALUATE
To further assess your learning on our
topic, let’s have a self-check. 1. D
2. B
3. D
1. Eudaimonia is often considered: 4. B
A) A modern concept with historical 5. C
roots.
B) A philosophical concept unrelated
to ethics.
C) The pursuit of immediate pleasure.
D) A holistic approach to a fulfilled
and meaningful life.

2. According to Aristotle, what is the

relationship between Eudaimonia and
the community?
A) Eudaimonia can only be achieved
in isolation.
B) Eudaimonia involves contributing
to the well-being of society.
C) Eudaimonia is solely about
individual happiness.
D) Eudaimonia is irrelevant to social
life.
3. According to Plato, where did the
soul of impure person will live after
death?

A) The soul of impure person will

depart to the invisible world.
B) The soul will be reincarnated.
C) The impure sou is trapped in
illusions and ignorance.
D) The impure soul will become a
haunting ghost or will enter the body
of an animal.

4. It is the pursuit of knowledge

through rigorous inquiry and study?
A) Wisdom
B) Scientific Knowledge
C) Practical Wisdom
D) Non- Rivalry

5. It suggests that the good life is all

about seeking pleasure and avoiding
pain.
A) Hinduism
B) Confucianism
C) Hedonism
D) Buddhism

VI. Remarks Number of Students Within Mastery

Level
Number of Students Needing
Remediation/Enrichment

VI. Reflection/Journal

Prepared by:
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Pre-service Teacher’s Signature over Printed Name

Checked by:

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Cooperating Teacher’s Signature over Printed Name