Human

Flourishing
Human Flourishing in Science &
Science,
Technology Technology &
Human
Flourishing

What is
happiness?
Aristotle

Conceptions

Principles

Eudaimonia
Aristotle
(384–322 B.C.E.)
Happiness is
the ultimate
end of human
action -
Aristotle
Happiness
More than simply positive
mood, happiness is a state of
well-being that encompasses
living a good life, one with a
sense of meaning and deep
contentment.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/basics/happiness
Eudaimonia
Literally “good spirited ,” a term
coined renowned Greek
philosopher Aristotle, to describe
the pinnacle of happiness attained
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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 Nichomachean Ethics
Human flourishing arises as a
result of different components
such as phronesis, friendship,
wealth and power.
In 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 of what we
call the Good.
https://nursingandhealth.asu.edu/news/tips-living-well-2020
 Human Flourishing
- As time changes, elements that comprise
human flourishing changed, which are subject
to the dynamic social history as written by
humans.
- People found means to live comfortably, explore
more places, develop more products, and make more
money, and then repeating the process in full circle.
- Humans of today are expected to become a
“man of the world.”
- He is supposed to situate himself in a global
neighborhood, working side by side among institutions
and the government to be able to reach a common goal.
- Competition as a means to survive has become passé;
coordination is the new trend.
 • Human dignity • The Universal Purpose
• Common Good and of Goods
Principles of Human Community • Stewardship of Creation
Flourishing • Preferential Option for • Promotion of Peace
the Poor • Participation
• Subsidiarity • Global Solidarity
Discrepancy between eastern and western conception
regarding society and human flourishing

Eastern Western
• Community centric • Individual

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 Discrepancy between eastern and western conception
regarding society and human flourishing

Eastern Western
• Individual should sacrifice himself • Human flourishing as an end
for the sake of the society

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Discrepancy between eastern and western conception
regarding society and human flourishing

Eastern
Chinese Confucian System Japanese Bushido
(Way of Samurai)
Discrepancy between eastern and western conception
regarding society and human flourishing

Western
Aristotelian view

https://www.azquotes.com/author/524-Aristotle
Discrepancy between eastern and western conception
regarding society and human flourishing

Eastern Western
• Encourage studies of literature, sciences, and • Aims for Eudaimonia for the ultimate good
art, not entirely for oneself but in service of a
greater cause

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of-others separate-but-connected-pathways-to-happiness/
Science, Technology, and Human Flourishing

Martin Heidegger
Heidegger is a German philosopher who stated
that, technology is a human activity that we excel
as a result of achieving science. Suffice to say that
the end goal of both science and technology and
human flourishing are related, in that the good is
inherently related to the truth.
Science, its claim on truth

Science as Methods and Results

1. Observe
2. Determine the problem
3. Formulate hypothesis
4. Conduct experiment
5. Gather and analyze
6. Formulate conclusion and provide recommendation
Science, its claim on truth

Verification Theory

The use of empirical data, observation,

test, or experiment to confirm the truth or
rational justification of a
hypothesis. Scientific beliefs must be
evaluated and supported by empirical data.
Science, its claim on truth

Falsification Theory

The Falsification Principle, proposed by Karl

Popper, is a way of demarcating science
from non-science. It suggests that for
a theory to be considered scientific it must
be able to be tested and proven false.
Science, Technology, and Human Flourishing

Science as a Social Endeavor

Science cease to belong solely to gown-wearing,

bespectacled scientists at laboratories. The new view
perpetuates a dimension which generally benefits the
society.
Science, Technology, and Human Flourishing

Science and Results

Science is not entirely foolproof, such that it is correct

100% of the time, it does not monopolize the claim for
definite results.
Science, Technology, and Human Flourishing

Science as Education

If one is really in pursuit of human flourishing, it would

make sense for them to pursue it holistically. Simply
mastering science and technology would be inadequate.
Science, Technology, and Human Flourishing

How Much Is Too Much?

The rapid pace of technological growth allows no room for nature
to recuperate, resulting in exploitation and irreversible damages to
nature. Right now we are experiencing repercussions of said
exploits in the hands of man-made climate change, which would
snowball and affect majority of flora and fauna, driving half of the
latter extinct in less than a hundred year from now. If this continues
in its currently alarming rate, we might bring about our own
extinction.
THANK YOU!

RODALIE DINEROS