WEEK 6ppt

The Human Person
flourishing in terms of
science and technology
(Part II)
Prepared by: M.S.Catones

Overview
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In the previous week, the philosophical relationship

of human person with technology was discussed.
This week, the topic will focus on human
flourishing. What is human flourishing? To give you
a broad perspective, another article is presented in
the activity for you to read. It discusses about why
societies, especially the rich countries, need to cut
out on growth. In this topic, you will reflect on
redefining progress and happiness.
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Objectives
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At the end of this topic, you should be able to:
1. Define human flourishing.
2. Reflect on the relationship of scientific and

technological progress and human flourishing.
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Article Summary
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SD Goals
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Article Summary
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SD Goals
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Article Summary
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Why do we need Development?

 It is the reflection on our growth as a Nation.
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Article Summary
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Why do we need Development?

 It is the reflection of our growth as a Nation.
Developing countries need economic growth yet developed

countries needs to develop further hence it widens the gap between
developed and developing countries. Only few countries were able
to catch up.
Eg. Korea, Brazil, China, etc.
“Since 1980, the global economy has grown by 380%, but the number
of people living in poverty on less than $5 (Php 250) a day has
increased by more than 1.1 billion.”
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Article Summary
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Forget ‘developing’ poor countries, it’s time to ‘de-

develop’ rich countries.
Economic growth argument
Biocapacity - The ecosystems' capacity to produce
biological materials used by people and to absorb waste
material generated by humans, under current management
schemes and extraction technologies. –
footprintnetwork.com
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Article Summary
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Global Ecological Footprint and biocapacity 1961–2010.
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Article Summary
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Map of countries with biocapacity deficits (red) and reserves (green) in 2014.
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Article Summary
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Map of countries with biocapacity deficits (red) and reserves (green) in 2014.
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Article Summary
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Forget ‘developing’ poor countries, it’s time to ‘de-

develop’ rich countries.
Peter Edwards - instead of pushing poorer

countries to “catch up” with rich ones, we should
be thinking of ways to get rich countries to “catch
down” to more appropriate levels of development.
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Discussion
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Human flourishing is defined as an effort to

achieve self-actualization and fulfilment within
the context of a larger community of
individuals, each with the right to pursue his or
her own such efforts. Humans, just like all
organisms, have innate abilities and characteristics
that let them sustain their function and survive in a
given environment.
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Discussion
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Maslow's self-actualizing characteristics
 Efficient perceptions of reality. Self-actualizers are

able to judge situations correctly and honestly. They are
very sensitive to the superficial and dishonest.
 Comfortable acceptance of self, others and
nature. Self-actualizers accept their own human nature
with all its flaws. The shortcomings of others and the
contradictions of the human condition are accepted with
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humor and tolerance.
Discussion
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 Reliant on own experiences and
judgment. Independent, not reliant on culture and
environment to form opinions and views.
 Spontaneous and natural. True to oneself, rather than
being how others want.
 Task centering. Most of Maslow's subjects had a
mission to fulfill in life or some task or problem 'beyond'
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Discussion
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 Autonomy. Self-actualizers are free from reliance on
external authorities or other people. They tend to be
resourceful and independent.
 Continued freshness of appreciation. The self-
actualizer seems to constantly renew appreciation of
life's basic goods. A sunset or a flower will be
experienced as intensely time after time as it was at first.
There is an "innocence of vision",
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Discussion
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 Profound interpersonal relationships. The
interpersonal relationships of self-actualizers are marked
by deep loving bonds.
 Comfort with solitude. Despite their satisfying
relationships with others, self-actualizing people value
solitude and are comfortable being alone.
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Discussion
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 Non-hostile sense of humor. This refers to the ability to
laugh at oneself.
 Peak experiences. All of Maslow's subjects reported the
frequent occurrence of peak experiences. These
occasions were marked by feelings of ecstasy, harmony,
and deep meaning. Self-actualizers reported feeling at
one with the universe, stronger and calmer than ever
before, filled with light, beauty,
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Discussion
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 Socially compassionate. Possessing humanity.
 Few friends. Few close intimate friends rather than
many perfunctory relationships.
 Gemeinschaftsgefühl. According to Maslow, the self-
actualizers possess "Gemeinschaftsgefühl", which refers
to "social interest, community feeling, or a sense of
oneness with all humanity.
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Discussion
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But in the very center of human being is an

unexplainable thirst for happiness, serenity,
and fulfilment. This unquenchable thirst towards
indefinite bounds of life can only be sufficed once
fulfilled. Why? What is our ultimate desire for
living?
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Discussion
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Hierarchy of needs
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Discussion
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The Greek philosopher Aristotle suggested that

each man’s life has a purpose, and the function
of one’s life is to attain that purpose. Happiness
is the highest desire and ambition of all human
beings. To achieve it, one must cultivate the
highest virtues within one’s self.
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Discussion
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Aristotle believed that human beings have a

natural desire and capacity to know and
understand the truth, to pursue moral
excellence, and to instantiate their ideals in the
world through action.
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Discussion
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These actions are geared towards one’s proper

and desired end - flourishing, happiness, or
“eudaimonia”- a Greek word which refers to a
state of having a good indwelling spirit, or being in
a contented state of being healthy, happy and
prosperous. That is our ultimate desire for living.
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Synthesis
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We live in a world where science and technology

are the forefront of ever-changing society.
Advances and continuous technological growth are
the results of intensified application of scientific
knowledge to deliver progress in the society.
Indeed, progress is inevitable, so is the desire of
human to flourish.
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Synthesis
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As scientific and technological development

increasingly play significant roles in human life,
eudemonistic orientation of happiness never ends.
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The Human Person

Prepared by: M.S.Catones

In the previous week, the philosophical relationship

At the end of this topic, you should be able to:

1. Define human flourishing.

2. Reflect on the relationship of scientific and

Why do we need Development?

Why do we need Development?

Developing countries need economic growth yet developed

Forget ‘developing’ poor countries, it’s time to ‘de-

Global Ecological Footprint and biocapacity 1961–2010.

Forget ‘developing’ poor countries, it’s time to ‘de-

Peter Edwards - instead of pushing poorer

Human flourishing is defined as an effort to

Maslow's self-actualizing characteristics

 Efficient perceptions of reality. Self-actualizers are

Maslow's self-actualizing characteristics

Maslow's self-actualizing characteristics

Maslow's self-actualizing characteristics

Maslow's self-actualizing characteristics

Maslow's self-actualizing characteristics

But in the very center of human being is an

The Greek philosopher Aristotle suggested that

Aristotle believed that human beings have a

These actions are geared towards one’s proper

We live in a world where science and technology

As scientific and technological development

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