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Hazel Ann Mendoza Althea Mae Castillo Rhena Loreen Perez Phe Marie Pisuena
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INTRO
 INTRODUCTION
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.

This has often been translated into "human

flourishing" in literature, arguably likening
humans to flowers achieving their full bloom.
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As discussed in the Nicomachean Ethics,
Aristotle's human flourishing arises as a result of
different components such as;

1. Phronesis (habit of making right decision)

2. Friendship
3. Wealth
4. Power
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In the Ancient Greek society, they believe that

acquiring these qualities will surely bring the
seekers happiness, which in effect allows them to
partake in the greater notion or what we call the
God.
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As times change, elements that comprise human
flourishing changed, which are subject to the
dynamic social history as written by humans.
People found means to live more comfortably,
explore more places, develop more products,
and make more money
In the beginning, early people relied on simple
machines to make hunting and gathering easier.
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Interestingly, there exists a discrepancy between
eastern and western conception regarding
society and human flourishing.
It has been observed that western civilization
tends to be more focused on the individual, while
those from the east are more community -
centric.
Human flourishing as an end then is primarily
more of a concern for western civilizations over
easter ones.
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The Chinese and the Japanese encourage studies of
literature, sciences, and art, not entirely for oneself but in
service of a greater cause.
The Greek Aristotelian view, on the other hand, 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 a 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 it is only appropriate
that hen should recognize it as a higher entity worthy of
service.
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND HUMAN
FLOURISHING
Every discovery, innovation, and success contributes to our pool of
human knowledge.

Human's perpetual need to locate himself in the world by finding

proofto trace evolution.

The business of uncovering the secrets of the universe answers the

question of our existence and provides us something to look forward to.

Good is inherently related to the truth

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SCIENCE AS METHODS AND RESULTS
In school, the scientific method is introduced in the
earlier part of discussions. Even though the number of
steps varies, it presents a general idea of how to do
science:
1. Observe and determine if there are unexpected
occurrences unfolding.
2 .Determine the problem and identify factors involved.
3 .Through past knowledge of similar instance, formulate
hypothesis that could explain the said phenomenon.
SCIENCE AS METHODS AND RESULTS

4. Conduct experiment by setting up dependent and

independent variables, and trying to see how independent
ones affect dependent ones.
5. Gather and analyze results throughout and upon
culmination of the experiment. Examine if the data gathered
are significant enough to conclude results.
6. Formulate conclusion and provide recommendation in
case others would want to broaden the study.
SCIENCE AS METHODS AND RESULTS
 FICA TIO N
VERI
THE ORY
VERIFICATION
The earliest criterion that
distinguishes philosophy and science

THEORY
is 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.
VERIFICATION
This was espoused by a
THEORY movement in the early twentieth
century called the Vienna Circle,
a group of scholars who believed
that only those which can be
observed should be regarded as
meaningful and reject those
which cannot be directly
accessed as meaningless.
 ILLUSTRATION
One example of verification theory is the proposition "All swans are
white." According to this theory, the statement can only be considered
meaningful if it can be empirically tested by observing all swans and
confirming that they are indeed white. If a single non-white swan is
observed, the statement would be falsified, thus demonstrating its
empirical verifiability.
 FICA TIO N
FALSI
THE ORY
FALSIFICATION
THEORY 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.
 FALSIFICATION THEORY

Due to its hospitable

character, the shift to this
theory allowed emergence of
theories otherwise rejected
by verification theory.
 ILLUSTRATION
Ross is generally everybody's friend. He likes to be around people
and generally aspires to become everybody’s friend. However, there
is this one girl, Rachel, who seemed to not like him when he is
around. Every time he waves at her, she turns away, and when they
are in the same room, she avoids his glances. Through this, he
concluded that Rachel does not like him and does his best to show
her that he is not a threat. He began greeting her whenever they
pass by each other at the corridor, even going so far as calling her
attention when he was in the jeepney and saw her walking past. When
they are able to talk to each other, he found out that Rachel is just
really shy and is not accustomed to people greeting her. He then
was able to conclude that his initial impression of her not liking him
(as a person) is wrong and thus said proposition is rejected.
 S SO CIAL
CIENC E A
S U R
EN D EA VO
The evolution of a new school of thought on the demarcation
of science arose from inconsistencies in previous
methodologies. Philosophers like Thagard, Lakatos, Longino,
Bloor, and Rorty propose an alternative demarcation
focusing on the social dimension of science and technology.
This perspective expands beyond traditional views,
acknowledging that science is not exclusive to laboratory
scientists but benefits society as a whole. For instance, in
remote regions of South America where tribes remain
uncontacted, their understanding of science is deemed equal
to Western science, highlighting diverse perspectives. This
alternative notion portrays science as a manifestation of
shared experiences, fostering solidarity among communities.
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RE SU LT S
 SCIENCE AND RESULTS
Science often convinces those who do not
understand it through its ability to produce
tangible results, akin to the way Jesus's miracles
attracted followers. However, science is not the
sole producer of results; other disciplines like
religion, luck, and human randomness also yield
outcomes. In communities without access to
science, divination and superstition can provide
similar results. Science is not infallible; it is not
always correct and has limitations, as seen in the
inaccuracies of weather reports and the inability to
predict disasters. Consequently, science does not
hold a monopoly on definitive results.
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 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.
If one is really pursuit of human flourishing, it would
make sense for them to pursue it holistically.
A true eudaimon recognizes that flourishing requires
one to excel in various dimensions, such as linguistic,
kinetic, artistic, and socio-civic. Thus, he
understands that he should not focus on one aspect
alone.
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 The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
were established in 2000 to address eight
global concerns, including promoting a
global partnership for development.
However, the focus on universal economic
growth may have long-term negative
consequences. Economic growth is often
seen as synonymous with development, and
developed countries often invest heavily in
it. This pursuit overlooks the finite nature
of resources and the unsustainable nature
of perpetual growth, leading to potential
environmental and societal crises.
 Joseph Hickel suggests that
developed countries should adopt
"de-development" policies to
prevent further exploitation of
There is an urgent need to
nature and mitigate irreversible reevaluate priorities and
damages caused by rapid transition towards more
technological growth. The current
sustainable development
trajectory of technological
advancement and economic growth
models that prioritize the
is already leading to severe well-being of both humanity
consequences, such as man-made and the environment.
climate change, which threatens
the survival of plant and animal
species.
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