 Eudaimonia

 “Good spirited”
 Described the pinnacle of happiness
attainable by humans
 This has often been translated to “Human
Flourishing”
 Human Flourishing
 Arises as a result of different components
such as: phronesis, friendship, wealth and
power
 Acquiring these qualities will bring
happiness, which in effect allows them to
partake in the greater notion of what we
call “good”
 Elements that comprise human flourishing
changes as time change.
 People found means to live more comfortably,
explore more places, develop more products
and make more money.
• Two concepts about Science which ventures
 The end goal of science, technology and human
“the good is
flourishing are related:
inherently related to the truth”
its claim on truth:
• Science as Method and Results
• Science as a Social Endeavor
 Science’s reputation  Scientific Method
stems from the  Observation
objectivity and rigid  Determination of the
method that absolves problem
it from any prejudice  Formulation of
hypothesis
 Scientific Method  Conduct an
 A logical way of experiment
solving problem  Gather and analyze
 Presents general data
idea of how to do  Formulate conclusion
science and provide
recommendation
 Verification Theory
 Proposes that a discipline is
“science” if it can be
confirmed or interpreted in
the event of an alternative
hypothesis being accepted.
 Takes into account the results
which are measurable and
experiments which are
repeatable
 Lea has a theory that her classmate Ian likes her. How
does she know he likes her?
 She began observing him and his interactions with
her. Several gestures were noted including:
exchanging pleasantries with her whenever they bump
into each other, his big smile when he sees her, going
out of his way to greet her even when riding a jeepney.
 She then concluded that Ian does like her because
“why would anyone do something like that for a person
he does not like?”
 As it turns out however, Ian is just generally happy to
meet people he knew. He had known Lea since they
were first year and regards her as generally okay
person. It is no surprise then that upon learning that
Ian basically does this to everyone. Lea was cruished
and vowed to herself that she would never assume
again.
 Is it justified for Lea to think that Ian does not like
her?

 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
 There is no assurance that observable
events are manifestations of certain theory
or concept.
 Ian is generally everybody’s friend. He
likes to be around people and generally
aspires to become everybody’s friend.
 However, there is one girl named Lea, 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 Lea 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 he walking past.
 When they were able to talk to each other,
he found out that Lea is just shy and is not
accustomed to people greeting her. He was
able to conclude that his initial impression of
not liking him is wrong and thus his
proposition is rejected.
 Due to inconclusiveness of the
methodologies cited, a new school of
though emerged
 Science is a social endeavor like all other
human activity
 It means application of science in figuring
out how the world works or exists
 It contributes to ensuring a longer and
healthier life, monitors our health, provides
medicine to cure our diseases, alleviates
aches and pains, helps us to provide water
for our basic needs
 Eudaimonic person is required to be
knowledgeable about science and is
supposed to posses intellectual virtues that
will enable them to determine the truth
from falsehood or good reasoning from
poor reasoning
 This person recognizes that flourishing
requires one to excel in various dimensions
and should not focus in just one aspect
 Direction:
 With your groupmates, state a brief history that brought about the invention
or discovery of the things stated. State their contributions in our scientific
development.
 1. Gravity
 2. Telescope
 3. Processed food
 4. Microscope
 5. Radio
 6. Benzene ring
 7. Large Hadron Collider
 8. Guns
 9. Internet
 10. Cellphones
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