What does Aristotle mean by eudaimonia in relation to human flourishing?, The accumulation of wealth and social status, The highest state of human flourishing or “good spirit”, Which of the following components did Aristotle identify as contributing to human flourishing?, Phronesis, friendship, wealth, and power, Superstition, luck, and fate, How is human flourishing generally viewed in Western traditions according to the module?, As centered on individual fulfillment, As centered solely on community sacrifice, How do Eastern traditions like Confucianism and Bushido primarily view human flourishing?, As personal success above all, As service and sacrifice for the greater community, How has globalization affected the concept of human flourishing?, It has allowed cultures to influence one another’s views, It has kept philosophies isolated and unchanged, How is technology described in relation to science and human activity?, As a human activity that results from scientific achievement, As something completely independent of humans, Why are science and technology closely linked to human flourishing in the module?, Because they help humans pursue truth and the good, Because they automatically guarantee happiness, What does being a “man of the world” imply in today’s global society?, Competing aggressively for survival, Coordinating with institutions and governments toward common goals, How does Aristotle regard eudaimonia?, As the ultimate good in itself, As merely a means to serve the state, According to the module, what is required for true human flourishing?, Mastery of science alone, Holistic development in multiple dimensions, According to verification theory, when can a discipline be considered scientific?, When it can be empirically observed and confirmed, When it is widely accepted by societ, What did the Vienna Circle emphasize as the basis of meaningful statements?, Observable and measurable evidence, Tradition and authority, What is a major weakness of verification theory?, It promotes innovation, It may prematurely reject new theories without immediate evidence, What does Karl Popper’s falsification theory propose?, A theory must be proven absolutely true, A theory must be testable and capable of being proven false, What is one limitation of falsification theory mentioned in the module?, There is no clear rule on how many falsifications are enough to discard a theory, It guarantees complete objectivity, What does the story of Lea and Ian illustrate about interpreting evidence?, Evidence can be influenced by personal bias, Evidence always leads to correct conclusions, What does the idea of science as a social endeavor suggest?, Science exists only in laboratories, Science is shaped by social and community contexts, Why does the module state that science does not monopolize results?, Because only science can produce outcomes, Because other systems like religion or superstition may also produce results, What potential issue arises from society’s strong preference for STEM education?, It always ensures balanced education, It may create uncritical reverence toward science, What is a major concern about unlimited economic growth driven by technology?, It is sustainable indefinitely, It may cause environmental exploitation and climate change

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