HUMAN FLOURISHING Flashcards
a man, woman, or child of species Homo sapiens, distinguished from other animals by superior mental development, power
of articulate speech, and upright stance.
Human being
an organization or aggregate of people living together with common interests or purpose or activity.
Society
a mental or emotional state of well-being which can be defined by, among others, positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.
Happiness
human being is defined as a species called what?
Homo sapiens
he stated that the way human beings do things is by making rational choices.
Aristotle
used to model human decision making
rational choice theory
7 Characteristics of Human that Evolved Over Time
WALKING UPRIGHT
USE OF DIFFERENT TOOLS
DOMESTICATION OF ANIMALS
HUMAN BODY
COMPLEXITY OF THE BRAIN
SOCIAL LIFE
USE OF LANGUAGE AND SYMBOLS
importance of belonging to a society or having association with others:
Support for Each Other, Formation of social groups, Formation of culture, Regulation of policies and standards, Achieving a common goal
formulated the Well-Being Theory
Martin E.P. Seligman
five pillars of the Well-Being Theory
Positive emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment
Includes pleasure, ecstasy, warmth comfort, and other emotions contributing to the “pleasant life”
Positive emotions
About flow, being one with the music, loss of self-consciousness during an absorbing activity which contributes to the “engaged life”
Engagement
The feeling of satisfaction, flourishing; Other people are the best antidote to the downs of life.
Relationships
A “meaningful life” can be based on man’s value or worth
Meaning
People pursue achievement, competence, success, and mastery for its own sake, in a variety of domains, including the workspace, school, games, etc.
Accomplishment
