Human

FLOURIS
HING
By: Johan Benavente
 Objective
1
s
• IDENTIFY DIFFERENT CONCEPTIONS OF
HUMAN FLOURISHING;

• DETERMINE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCIENTIFIC

2 METHOD AND VALIDITY OF SCIENCE; AND
• CRITIC HUMAN FLOURISHING IN REGARDS TO
3 PROGRESS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TO BE ABLE
TO DEFINE FOR THEMSELVES THE MEANING OF A
GOOD LIFE.
 Introduction flourish
ing- th
achieve ,
r i
prosper ving,
success
- the ability to live a good live

-Rooted in Aristotelian ethic, it values health

intrisically and applies universally to all
human lives
 Human
Flourishing
Eudaimonia, literally "good spirited" is
a term coined by renowned Greek
philosopher Aristotle (385-323 BC) to
describe the pinnacle of happiness that
is attainable by humans.
Eudemonian Ethic Ari s t o t l e
-Aristotle explore the factors
that make life worth living.
 Aristotle's human flourishing arises as a result of different
components and they are:

Human
Flourishing
Phronesis Power
Friendship Wealth
Concept discrepancy between
western and eastern countries
about human flourishing
Western Eastern
-to be more focused on -community-centric
-community has highest regard that the
the individual itself individual should sacrifice himself for the
sake of the society
-self-centric; -Chinese and Japanese encourage studies
of literature, science, and art, not entirely
self- improvement
for oneself but in service of a greater
cause.
Greek Aristotelian
View
Aims for Eudaimonia as the ultimate good; there
is no indication whatsoever that Aristotle entailed
it instrumental to achieve some other goals.
Perhaps, a person who has achieved such state
would want to serve the community, but that is
brought upon through deliberation based on his
values rather than his belief that the state is
greater than him, and thus is only appropriate that
he should recognize it as a higher entity worthy of
service.
 e r e f o re ,
T h r re n t sta nc e of
n t h e c u u re s
ru e g ive s to cu lt
t o b e t ll a c c e s
t b e sa id o p le fu o p hi es .
s c a n no w e d p e l p h ilos
e o ty p e d e rs al lo or ig in a l
c h s t er n g b o r n th e ir g lo b a
su lo ur is h i m a in ta i
h in g -in a
a ti on . F a b le to flo u r is
glob a liz fe w a re h u m an
l t, v e ry d ta ck l e rl d .
s a r e su e w o u l th e w o
that a d th a t w m a n o f
is re g a r n d as a
is in th ct iv e a
It perspe
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technolog ieving sci , technolo nt as a too elevant
y and hum en c e. Suffice gy is a huma l in achievi
the truth. a n flourish to s n ac ng the
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t science re n tly related to
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 Science as method
and result
For the most part, science's reputation stems from
the objectivity brought upon by an arbitrary, rigid
methodology whose very character absolves it
from any accusation of prejudice. Such infamy
effectively raised science in a pedestal untouchable
by other institutions-its sole claim to reason and
empiricism-garnering supporters who want to
defend it and its ways.
 6. Formulat
conclusion e 1. Observe
provide d a n
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rIencommend
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unexplained
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unfolding.
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pon
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science: 3. Formulat
hypothesis e
4. Conduct
The objectiv
ingxperiment
d e p e n d e n t and
SettE up e of a
e n de n t v a r ia b l es , study as a st
ind e p atement
e how
and trying to se and explain
the
pe n de nt on es affect phenomenon
inde
.
dependent ones
 Throughout the course of
history, however, there ex
ists
heavy objections
on the scientific procedure
; the
line separating science and
the
so-called pseudoscience
becomes more muddled.
Ve r i f i c a t i o n
Theory Falcification
Theory
VERIFICATION THEORY
-The idea proposes that a discipline is
science if it can be confirmed or
interpreted in the event of an alternative
hypothesis being accepted.
-When the idea is can be confirmed or
could be repeatedly, it is science or
verifiable.

-A group of scholar that believe if the idea

is can be observed it's meaningful and if it
Vienna Circle
University of Vienna (Vienna,
isn't, it's meaningless
(1924-1936)
Austria)
Members
•
•
Gustav Burgmann
Rudolf Carnap
Founding
• Herbert Feigl Member
• Philipp Frank
• • Moritz Schlick
Kurt Gödell
• • Hans Hahn
Otto Neurath
• • Otto Neurath
Friedrich
Waismann
 FALSIFICATION THEOR
-Asserts that as long as an ideology is not
proven to be false and can best explain a
phenomenon over alternative theories, we
should accept the said ideology.

-Karl Popper is the known proponent of

this view. He was notorious for stating that
up-and-coming theories of the time, such
as Marx's Theory of Social History and
Karl Popper (1902-
Austrian-British Philosopher
Sigmund Freud's Psychoanalysis, are not
testable and thus not falsifiable, and
1994)
(Vienna, Austria) subsequently questioning their status as
scientific.
Science as Social Endeavo
Science as a social endeavor refers to the
idea that scientific research and inquiry are
influenced by social and cultural factors,
and that the scientific enterprise is itself a
social activity that is shaped by the
interactions and relationships between
scientists, funding agencies, policymakers,
and the public.
 Science and
R e s u l t
For the most part, people who do not understand science
are won over when the discipline is able to produce results.
Similar to when Jesus performed miracles and garnered
followers, people are sold over the capacity of science to do
stuff they cannot fully comprehend. In this particular
argument, however, science is not the only discipline which
is able to produce results-religion, luck, and human
randomness are some of its contemporaries in the field. For
some communities without access to science, they can turn
to divination and superstition and still get the same results.
Science is not entirely foolproof, such that it is correct
 Science as
Education
Science is able to explain the mechanics and reasons
behind the daily functioning of complex systems,
which range from the human body to sophisticated
modern methods of transport. Children and students
are able to use this knowledge to understand new
concepts, make well-informed decisions and pursue
new interests.
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