HUMAN FLOURISHING

GROUP 1

ZERRUDO II
BACANAYA
PACIENTE
LEIDO
 OBJECTIVES
Identify different conceptions of
human flourishing

Determine the development of the

scientific method and validity of
science

Critic human flourishing face-to-face

progress of science and technology
 INTRODUCTION

Eudaimonia Components of Human Flourishing:

- coined by Greek philosopher Aristotle (385-323 BC) • Phronesis (practical wisdom)
- which means “good spirited”. • Friendship
- in literature, it is translated as “human flourishing”. • Wealth
• Power
Human flourishing is discussed in Aristotle's
Nichomanian Ethics - a philosophical inquiry into the nature of the
good life for a human being.
 INTRODUCTION

Over time, the elements that comprise human flourishing have evolved, with early humans relying on simple
machines for tasks like hunting and gathering, leading to the development of more sophisticated machines that
have facilitated advancements in space exploration, medicine, and other areas.

The concept of human flourishing differs between eastern and western civilizations. While western societies
prioritize individual pursuits, eastern societies emphasize community-centric values. However, globalization has
blurred these distinctions, emphasizing cooperation and collective progress.
 SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, &
HUMAN FLOURISHING

One of the most prevalent themes is human perpetual need to locate himself in the world by finding proofs
to trace evolution.
Deeply intertwined with goal setting relevant to science and technology.

Technology is a human activity that we excel in as a result of achieving science .(Heidegger's statement)
 SCIENCE AS METHOD &
RESULTS

General idea of how to do science:

Science’s reputation stems from the objectivity brought • Observe

upon by an arbitrary, rigid methodology whose very • Determine the problem

character absolves it from any accusation of prejudice. • formulate hypothesis

• Conduct experiment
• Gather and analyze
• Formulate conclusion and provide recommendation
 SCIENCE AS METHOD &
RESULTS

The mentioned ideas is what we consider as:
Basic methodology - the logical process or step by step
road map on how to solve a research problem that calls
for development of a theory through gathering of the
relevant information.
Two distinct features that give science edge:
• experimentation - the process of trying methods,
activities, etc. to discover what effect they have
• empiricism - theory that all knowledge is derived
from sense-experience
 VERIFICATION
THEORY

It is the earliest criterion that proposes a discipline is

science if it can be confirmed or interpreted in the event
of an alternative hypothesis being accepted .
In this regard the said theory gives premium to
Viena circle (20th century)- a group of scholars
who believe that only those which can observed
should be regarded as meaningful and reject those

empiricism and only takes into account those results tu which cannot be directly accessed as meaningless.

which are measurable and experiments which are

repeatable.
VERIFICATION
THEORY

Einstein theory on the existence of gravitational waves - following this thought be dismissed it due to
lack of evidence almost a hundred years ago.

Quantum mechanics- would not have been prospered if the scientific society during the time of Edwin
Schrodinger did not entertain his outrageous thought that the cat in the box is dead and alive, which can
only be determined once you look in the box yourself.
VERIFICATION
THEORY

Thomas Kuhn- American philosopher warned us against bridging the gap between evidence and theory.
By attempting to interpret the former according to our own biases that is whether or not we subscribe to
the theory.
FALSIFICATION
THEORY

Coined by Karl Popper, the falsification theory 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.

Due to its hospitable character, the shift to this theory allowed emergence of theories otherwise rejected by
verification theory.
FALSIFICATION
THEORY

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 Sigmund Freud's
Psychoanalysis, are not testable and thus not falsifiable, and subsequently questioning their status
as scientific.
FALSIFICATION
THEORY

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 SCIENCE AS A SOCIAL
ENDEAVOR

Due to inconclusiveness of the methodologies previously cited, a new school of thought on the proper
demarcation criterion of science emerged. Several philosophers such as Paul Thagard, Imre Lakatos, Helen
Longino, David Bloor, and Richard Rorty, among others, presented an alternative demarcation that
explores the social dimension of science and effectively, technology.
 SCIENCE AS A SOCIAL
ENDEAVOR

Science is no longer confined to the realm of scientists in laboratories. Instead, it is seen as a dimension
that generally benefits the society. The traditional image of scientists wearing gowns and glasses is no
longer the sole representation of science. This new view highlights the societal impact of science and
technology.
SCIENCE AS A SOCIAL
ENDEAVOR
For instance, in far-off places like South America where many tribes remain uncontacted, western
science is not considered their science. Nevertheless, their science is not inferior to that of the
globalized peoples' science. This alternative notion of science goes beyond the traditional
definition of science as cold, hard facts, and instead projects it as a manifestation of shared
experiences that forges solidarity over communities.
SCIENCE AND RESULTS

For the most part, people who do not understand science are won over when the discipline is able
to produce results. 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 AND RESULTS

Science is not entirely foolproof, such that it is correct 100% of the time. Weather reports, for
one, illustrate fallibility and limitations of their scope, as well as their inability to predict
disasters. It can be then concluded that science does not monopolize the claim for definite results.
 SCIENCE AS EDUCATION

There is no such thing as a singular scientific method,
offering instead a variety of procedures that scientists can
experiment with to get results and call them science.
Nevertheless, there still exist a repressing concept that
comes about as a result of unjustified irreverence of
science, the preference of science- inclined students over
those which are less adept.

Discoveries in physics - (specifically in quantum

mechanics) debunked the idea of objectivity in reality,
subscribing in stead to alternative iidea called
intersubjectivity.
 SCIENCE AS EDUCATION

In the Philippines, a large distribution of science high Accounting and Business - coming as a close second.
schools can be found all over the country, forging
one might infer that there are more demand in this field as
competition for aspiring students to secure a slot and
students are preconditioned that the field would latter land
undergo rigorous science and mathematics.
them high paying jobs and a lucrative career after
graduation
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) -
trumps the remaining clusters in terms of popularity and
distribution.
 SCIENCE AS EDUCATION

Aristotle’s eudaimonic person: a true eudaimon:

• required to be knowledgeable about science, among • recognizes that flourishing requires one to excel in
various dimensions, such as linguistic, kinetic, artistic,
other things of equal importance.
and socio-civic.
• suppose to possess intellectual virtues that will enable
• he understands that he should not focus on one aspect
them to determine truth from falsehood or good
alone.
reasoning from poor reasoning
 HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH?

Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Technology - primary instrument in enabling them to

• Targets eight concerns, one of which states that they pursue said goal, utilizing resources, machineries, and
labor.
should be able to forge a global partnership for
development.

Growth - primary indicator of development, and has put

forth their resources in trying to achieve such.
HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH?

Joseph Hickel
• suggested that developed countries should not push
forth more growth but instead adopt “de-development”
policies or else, everybody loses.
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