UNIT 4 Flashcards
defined as a rational animal because they can think and use reason consistently
Human
is a person who makes up society and is responsible for the research and innovations
currently being used and existing today.
Human being
It is a state where people experience positive emotions and positive social functioning (. Is a descriptor and a measure of positive mental
health in life well-being (the state of being happy, healthy or prosperous).
flourishing
Plato and Aristotle called flourishing life as _____________
Eudaimonia
Eudaimonia is usually associated with __________
happiness
For him, “all human beings
naturally desire eudaimonia or human flourishing”
Plato
He that one must have moral thought and virtuous action.
Flourish
trait or quality that is deemed to be morally good
virtue
According to Plato, Human being can develop virtue by the following
- By examining things and thinking more
- By masterly using reason
- By living the Four Cardinal Virtues (Wisdom, Courage, Temperance, Justice)
What are the four cardinal virtues?
Wisdom, Courage, Temperance, Justice
He explained that eudaimonia or
human flourishing is the highest good of human beings.
Aristotle
He introduced the Rational Choice Theory, which is used to model human
decision making. It explains the behavior of human being in order to satisfy
human needs.
Zey (2001)
There are four aspects of Human nature according to Aristotle.
- Physical
- Emotional
- Social
- Rational
For humans, to keep their body
physically and mentally functioning, they need air, water, food rest, and
exercise.
Physical Being
Humans are the highest forms of animals. Like any other animals, humans have needs, desires, and wants. Humans have emotional
needs to express different emotions in such
reaction.
Emotional being
- The feeling of satisfaction, flourishing, or
well-being can be experienced when learning to socialized. - it is inherent that humans need friendship, companions,
cooperation, and a sense of belongingness in society
Social being
As Aristotle said, a human is defined
as a rational animal because they can think and use reason consistently.
Rationality is what differentiates humans from other animals. It allows
human to express, be creative, or obey reason.
Rational being
It is an excellent
personal trait or character strength that is deemed to be morally good for thinking and learning and is often associated with knowledge and
cognitive ability.)
Intellectual virtue
2 types of knowledge
Theoretical knowledge and Practical knowledge
Aristotle stated that all virtues are connected
by ___________________
PHRONESIS or “PRACTICAL WISDOM”.
What are the criteria for Human flourishing?
Life as a whole
Dynamic state
Objective good
This is a systematic body of knowledge that seeks to explain life and the world.
Science
is an American writer and futurologist who focused his writings on technology expansion and its impact on society (Zakaria,
2012).
Alvin Tofler
- He suggested how humans establish a “free relationship” with technology.
- He focused on orientation to technology, not on the form or function.
Martin Heidgger
