STS: Human Flourishing as Reflected in Progress and Development

Question 1

Refers to the state of optimal physical, mental, and social well-being, where individuals thrive in all aspects of their lives

Answer 1

human flourishing

Question 2

What are the 3 important factors of Human flourishing?

Answer 2

1. Fulfillment of the basic needs
2. Pursuit of personal growth
3. Ability to contribute to society

Question 3

Comes from the Greek word “Eudaimonia” used by Aristotle.

Answer 3

Human Flourishing

Question 3

The ability to live a good life.

Answer 3

Human Flourishing

Question 4

An effort to achieve self-actualization and fulfillment
within the context of a larger community of individuals.

Answer 4

Human Flourishing

Question 5

Involves the rational use of one’s individual human potentialities, including talents, abilities, and virtues in the pursuit of his freely and rationally chosen values
and goals.

Answer 5

Human Flourishing

Question 6

what are the 9 principles of human flourishing?

Answer 6

1. Dignity of the human person
2. Common good
3. Preferential option for the poor
4. Subsidiary
5. Universal purpose of goods
6. Stewardship of creation
7. Stewardship of creation
8. Participation
9. Global solidarity

Question 7

principle: Personal values or rights that demands
respect

Answer 7

Dignity of the human person

Question 8

principle: Sacrificing self-interest to provide for the basic human needs of everyone

Answer 8

Common good

Question 9

principle: Decisions are made by first considering the
poor

Answer 9

Preferential option for the poor

Question 10

When all those affected by a decision are involved in making it

Answer 10

Subsidiary

Question 11

principle: The Earth’s resources serve every person’s need

Answer 11

Universal purpose of goods

Question 12

principle: Duty to care for the Earth

Answer 12

Promotion of peace

Question 13

Principle: Right and duty to take part

Answer 13

Participation

Question 14

Principle: Recognition that we are all interconnected

Answer 14

Global solidarity

Question 15

Key Indicators of Human Flourishing

Answer 15

1. Health and life expectancy
2. Education levels
3. Income and economic stability
4. Social relationships and support networks
5. Subjective well-being and happiness

Question 16

T or F: ALL single indicator of human flourishing is a combination of many different factors. Each person has their own unique definition of what human flourishing looks like.

Answer 16

F: no

Question 17

Promoting
Human Flourishing Strategies and Initiatives: What is under this category?

Answer 17

1. Government policies and investments
2. Community Empowerment

Question 18

Promoting
Human Flourishing Strategies and Initiatives: Engaging communities, Fostering social cohesion
, Empowering individuals to actively participate in decision-making

Answer 18

Community Empowerment

Question 19

Promoting
Human Flourishing Strategies and Initiatives: Education, Healthcare, Social welfare, Sustainable development

Answer 19

Government Policies and Investments

Question 20

Reports said that the gap in the growth and development between the rich and poor countries just keeps on______.

Answer 20

Widening

Question 21

What is under this category “The Impact of Technology on Human Flourishing”

Answer 21

1. Enhanced Access to Information
2. Improved Communication and Connectivity
3. Automation and Job Displacement

Question 22

______, an anthropologist, criticizes the failure of growth and development efforts to eradicate poverty.

Answer 22

Jason Hickel

Question 23

He offers a nonconformist perspective toward growth and development.

Answer 23

Jason Hickel

Question 23

“Forget developing poor countries, it’s time to de-develop rich countries.”

Answer 23

Jason Hickel

Question 24

____ gathered in New York to sign the SDG.

Answer 24

Heads of states

Question 25

aims to eradicate poverty by using growth strategies.

Answer 25

Sustainable Development Goals

Question 26

___ global economy growth = ____ but people living in poverty increased by 1.1B.

Answer 26

1980, 380%

Question 27

Orthodox economist: ?

Answer 27

more growth

Question 28

Progressive economist: ?

Answer 28

shift growth to the

Question 29

Difficulty in acceptance ■ Stop moving forward, improving, and growing

Answer 29

De-development

Question 30

Who: Quality instead of quantity (truer forms of progress)

Answer 30

Buen Vivir

Question 31

Interventions ■ Banning advertising ■ Shorter worker week ■ Basic income ● All of which would improve our lives while reducing consumption

Answer 31

Robert Skidelsky, Edward Skidelsky: Book “How Much is Enough?”

Question 32

We must slow down voluntarily, or nature will do it for us

Answer 32

Climate change

Question 33

Ecological and development imperative

Answer 33

Re-think that Theory of Progress

Question 34

Not imposing harsh limits but reaching a higher level of understanding and consciousness about what we are doing here and why.

Answer 34

Shift to new concept of progress

Question 35

what are the SDG under society?

Answer 35

Poverty, hunger, health and wellbeing, education, gender equality, water and sanitation

Question 36

what are the SDG under economy?

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energy systems, work and economic growth, industry and infrastructure, inequalities, sustainable cities, consumption and production, institutional setting

Question 37

what are the SDG under environment?

Answer 37

climate change, water ecosystems, land ecosystems, partnerships

Question 38

What do we need to have a long and happy life?: US=

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79 years (GDP:$53,000)

Question 39

What do we need to have a long and happy life?: CUBA=

Answer 39

79 yrs (GDP: $6,000)

Question 40

Highest happiness indicator

Answer 40

Costa rica

Question 41

Measured in life expectancy and literacy

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1. Low and middle income 2. Rank highly happiness and well-being

Question 42

Rallying cry in the global south, but not to westerners

Answer 42

De-developing Rich Countries

Question 43

Buy and own less and not compromise our happiness

Answer 43

De-developing Rich Countries

Question 44

70% of the people in the middle-and-high income countries believe that overconsumption is putting our planet and society at risk

Answer 44

Consumer research

Question 45

Occurs when a person or group of people suffers from a lack of the essential resources for minimum standard of living and life.

Answer 45

poverty

Question 46

Describe a condition where an individual does not have the financial means to obtain commodities to sustain life.

Answer 46

Absolute Poverty

Question 47

Refers to the standard of living compared to economic standards of living within the same surroundings.

Answer 47

Relative Poverty

Question 48

what are the causes of poverty?

Answer 48

1.The Industrial Revolution in the 19th century made the cost of living rise. 2. Overpopulation that is due to lack of birth control methods. 3. Corruption activities weaken the rule of law. 4. Lack of work opportunities causing the talented people to be driven away leading to brain drain. 5. Poor health and education affecting productivity in the community. 6. War and political instability

Question 49

The SDG aims to transform our world by:

Answer 49

1. They are a call to action to end poverty and inequality, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy health, justice and prosperity. 2. It is critical that no one is left behind.

Question 50

what is the consumption/person: ghana

Answer 50

1.8 global hectars

Question 51

what is the consumption/person: guatemala

Answer 51

1.8 global hectars

Question 52

what is the consumption/person: europe

Answer 52

4.7 global hectars

Question 53

what is the consumption/person: canada

Answer 53

8.0 global hectars

Question 54

what is the consumption/person: USA

Answer 54

8.0 global hectars