[STS] WEEK 8: HUMAN FLOURISHING IN PROGRESS AND DE-DEVELOPMENT

human flourishing

IDENTIFICATION

it refers to a state of complete well-being, where individuals experience an optimal balance of physical, mental, and social health. It encompasses not only basic needs but also the pursuit of personal growth and development in all areas of life

Eudaimonia, Aristotle

FILL IN THE BLANKS

human flourishing originates from the Greek concept of ______, used by the philosopher ______, which translates roughly to "the good life"

dignity of the human person

IDENTIFICATION

what principle of human flourishing is described

Personal rights that demand respect

common good

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what principle of human flourishing is described

Sacrificing self-interest to provide

preferential option for the poor

IDENTIFICATION

what principle of human flourishing is described

Decisions are made by first considering the poor

subsidiary

IDENTIFICATION

what principle of human flourishing is described

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

universal purpose of goods

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what principle of human flourishing is described

The Earth’s resources serve every person’s need

stewardship of creation

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what principle of human flourishing is described

Duty to care for the Earth

promotion of peace

IDENTIFICATION

what principle of human flourishing is described

Resect and collaborate in personal relationship

participation

IDENTIFICATION

what principle of human flourishing is described

Right and duty to take part

global solidarity

IDENTIFICATION

what principle of human flourishing is described

Recognition that we are all interconnected

A, C, D, H

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

How do we know that we are progressing?

A. Economic Development

B. Education Levels

C. Technological Advancements

D. Environmental Sustainability

E. Political Power

F. Personal Wealth

G. Health and Life Expectancy

H. Social Progress

A, C, D, E, G

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY Which of the following are considered key indicators of human flourishing?

A. Health and life expectancy

B. Access to luxury goods

C. Education levels

D. Income and economic stability

E. Social relationships and support networks

F. Political influence

G. Subjective well-being and happiness

H. Environmental sustainability

I. Technological efficiency

government policies and investments & community empowerment

ENUMERATION

what re the 2 Strategies and Initiatives to promote human flourishing?

Jason Edward Hickel

IDENTIFICATION

An Economic anthropologist and professor at the Autonomous University of Barcelona whose research and writing focuses on economic anthropology and development, and is particularly opposed to capitalism, neocolonialism, as well as economic growth as a measure of human development

orthodox & progressive economist

ENUMERATION

what are the 2 types of economists as mentioned by Hickel?

orthodox economists

IDENTIFICATION

type of economists argue that continued growth is the solution, particularly for developed countries. Their belief is that growth benefits everyone, and more is always better.

progressive economists

IDENTIFICATION

type of economists that propose that growth should be redistributed to benefit poorer sectors of society

de-development

IDENTIFICATION

it is the idea that instead of pushing poor countries to catch up with rich ones, we should be getting rich countries to catch down

1.8 global hectares

IDENTIFICATION

How many hectares should each of us consume annually based on the resources available in the planet?

Jason Hickel

IDENTIFICATION

economist who coined de-development

FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE

Peter Edwards advocates for poor countries to "catch up" to the wealthier nations through increased consumption and production.

1 multiple choice option

FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE

Peter Edwards believes that the key to happiness and a long life is higher income and greater resource consumption.

1 multiple choice option

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE

According to Peter Edwards, reducing overconsumption in wealthy countries would contribute to a more equitable distribution of resources globally.

1 multiple choice option

industrial revolution

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how poverty started

______ ______ in the 19th century made the cost of living rise

overpopulation

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how poverty started

______ that is due to lack of birth control methods

corruption activities

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how poverty started

______ ______ weakens the rule of law

lack of work opportunities

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how poverty started

______ ___ ______ ______ causing the talented people be drove away leading to brain drain

health, education

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how poverty started

poor ______ and ______ affecting productivity in the community

absolute & relative poverty

ENUMERATION

what are the 2 kinds of poverty?

absolute poverty

IDENTIFICATION

This occurs when a household's income is below a certain level that makes it impossible to meet the basic needs for survival

relative poverty

IDENTIFICATION

This refers to people whose income is significantly lower than the average household income in their society. Typically, people in relative poverty are those earning 50% or less than the median income of the country or community. While they may have some money, it's still not enough to afford things beyond basic needs.

sustainable development goals

IDENTIFICATION

Seventeen goals adopted by the U.N. in 2015 to reduce disparities between developed and developing countries by 2030.

september 25, 2015

IDENTIFICATION

when was the SDGs amended?