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Chapter Outline
Human Being Understanding Science and
Human Technology and
Flourishing Human Flourishing
Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the concept of human flourishing;

2. Analyze human flourishing in relation to the progress

of science and technology; and

3. Conceptualize own views on human flourishing.

 “Happiness lies in
the joy achievement
and the thrill of
creative effort”
Franklin D. Roosevelt
President, USA
1882-1945
What is
Human
Being?
Human Being
There are many ways of describing a human being.
But most of it do not precisely define or describe
human, or “what does it mean to be a human”.
Human, being the highest form of these living
organisms, is said to have characteristics which
cannot be substantiated through mere science.
Human Being
Human being is a complex matter capable
of performing life-sustaining processes.
Human Being
Smith (2012) shared that, we can’t turn to science for
an answer because in the first place, science identified
human with varied opinion and limited evidence.
Blakemore and Greenfield (1987; as cited in Bernaldez,
2001), recognized that the possession of intellect
distinguishes a human being from another creature.
Human Being
It may sound universally acceptable but to
Heidegger, the question “What is human
being?’’, is just the tip of the original and more
valid question “What is the meaning of being?”
Human Being
Conversely, Heidegger used the the term “dasein”
which literally means “being there” focuses on the
“modes of existence” or the “who” of “Dasein”. The
“modes of existence” is fundamentally established by
two things: (1) Dasein exist in a world and (2) Dasein
has a self that it defines as it exists in such world.
Understand
ing Human
Flourishing
On Aristotle’s Viewpoint
Aristotle’s Happiness These actions are
teachings suggest (earthly) is the geared towards
that each man’s highest desire and one’s proper and
life has a purpose ambition of desired end-
and that the human beings and flourishing,
function of one’s to achieve it one happiness, or
life is to attain must cultivate the eudemia
that purpose. highest virtues
within oneself
 What is
Eudaimoni
a?
Eudaimonia
Etymologically speaking, eudaimonia consists of
Greek words “eu” which means “good” and
“daemon” which means “spirit”. This literally
defines it as “the state of having good indwelling
spirit; a good genius”.
Eudaimonia
A state of being in a contented state of being to
the right actions as those that result in the well-
being of an individual
On Epicurus’s Viewpoint
Epicurus believed that balance and temperance
were created space for happiness. His view is not
more of how happiness can be defined but more
on theory about the real source to experience it.
On Nietzsche’s
Viewpoint
For many philosophers, happiness could be a
“constant state of well-being”, but for him,
happiness is an “ideal state of laziness”. Laziness
for him is described as to not have any worries or
distress in life.
Understanding Human
Flourishing
Philosopher’s views are the evidence of objective
sense of how it means to flourish. It accepts that
man’s ultimate desire of living is to flourish and
to experience a life of well-being.
Thus, it justifies why it is difficult for a person to
give exact answer if asked, “What is happiness?”
which is almost the same condition in answering
the question, “What is your life’s purpose?”
 Science and
Technology and
Human
Flourishing
Science and Technology and
Human Flourishing
Advances and continuous technological growth
are the results of intensified application of
scientific knowledge to deliver progress in the
society.
The rise of information technologies has made
global communications possible. Yet, these
progress become problematic because of the
ethical or even legal concerns.
Science and Technology and
Human Flourishing
Indeed, progress is inevitable so as the desire of
human to flourish.
Thank
You!
GROUP 2
Members:
Amigo, Hazel Fe
Bagongon, Celzehmae
Baja, Desiree Mae