STS Module 3

Week no.
MODULE 3: Human Flourishing
1. Identify the different conceptions of human flourishing.
2. Determine the development of the scientific method and validity of

science.
3. Critic human flourishing vis-à-vis progress of science and technology to be

able to define for themselves the meaning of a good life.
Content:
Greek philosopher Aristotle (385-323 BC) used the term Eudaimonia or

“good spirited” to describe the pinnacle of happiness that is attainable by
humans. This has been translated into literature as "human flourishing,"
implying that humans are similar to flowers in full bloom. The ability to live a
happy life is known as human flourishing. It is based on Aristotelian ethics and
emphasizes the intrinsic worth of health in all human beings. Human
flourishing celebrates our common humanity and benefits everyone.
Human flourishing is vital because it fosters individual and population

growth, development, and overall well-being. It provides a moral foundation
for what it is to be human. People's lives will be safer and more secure if they
have a solid awareness of the conditions that allow them to grow. Health,
economics, community, economic, political, and other factors are all
considered.
A flourishing individual leads a happy, fulfilling life, one that has

meaning. They have the power to do anything they want and to be anybody
they want. They value and are dedicated to maintaining good mental, physical,
and social health in all aspects of their lives and those of their neighbors. This
encompasses things like family, job, education, community, politics, and
economics. A flourishing person may help their bodies grow, have their
emotional needs satisfied, trust and collaboration in social situations, and be
able to apply their reason for personal and collective goals.
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HUMAN FLOURISHING IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Technology is a human activity in which we excel as a result of our

scientific achievements. Human flourishing is inextricably linked to scientific
and technological goal-setting. To summarize, the end objective of science
and technology, as well as human flourishing, are linked, and the good is
inextricably linked to the truth.
SCIENCE AS METHOD AND RESULTS
Even though the number of steps varies, the scientific method is

introduced in the early stages of discussions in school. It gives a general
understanding of how to do science:
1. Ask a Question. When you pose a question about anything you see,
the scientific method begins: How, What, When, Who, Which, Why, or
Where?
2. Do Background Research. Rather than beginning from scratch when
putting out a plan to answer your question, you should be a clever
scientist who uses library and Internet research to assist you find the
best method to do things and avoid making the same mistakes as
others.
3. Construct a Hypothesis. An educated guess about how things work is
referred to as a hypothesis. It's an attempt to respond to your query
with a testable explanation. After that, you can make a forecast based
on your hypothesis:
"If _____[I do this] _____, then _____[this]_____"
Declare your theory as well as the prediction you'll be testing.
Predictions must be measurable.
4. Test Your Hypothesis by Doing an Experiment. Your experiment
determines whether or not your prediction was correct, and hence
whether or not your hypothesis is supported. It is critical that your
experiment is a fair test. A fair test is one in which just one factor is
changed at a time while all other conditions remain constant.
You should also repeat your tests multiple times to ensure that
the first results were not the result of chance.
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5. Analyze Your Data and Draw a Conclusion. When your experiment
is over, you gather your data and examine it to see if it supports your
hypothesis.
Scientists frequently discover that their predictions were incorrect
and that their hypothesis was unsupported, in which case they will
discuss the results of their experiment and then develop a new
hypothesis and prediction based on the knowledge gleaned from the
experiment. Much of the scientific method is restarted as a result of this.
Even if their hypothesis is confirmed, they may want to test it again in
a different way.
6. Communicate your Results. To finish your project, you will present
your findings to others in the form of a final report and/or a display
board. Professional scientists accomplish nearly identical results by
publishing their final report in a scientific publication or presenting their
findings on a poster or during a discussion at a scientific gathering.
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VERIFICATION THEORY VS FALSIFICATION THEORY
The idea behind verification theory is that a field is scientific if it can

be validated or understood if an alternative hypothesis is accepted. The
mentioned theory prioritizes empiricism and solely considers quantifiable
outcomes and reproducible experiments. However, this proved to be a bit too
dangerous, as numerous blossoming theories that lacked actual evidence may
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be dismissed too soon, slowing innovation and punishing ingenuity in newer,
creative ideas. Aside from that, this theory fails miserably to screen out false
arguments that explain events by chance. The premise is that because one
has some expectations about what they would find, they will interpret
occurrences in accordance with those expectations.
Falsification theory is the most widely used methodology in research

today. It claims that we should accept an ideology as long as it is not
demonstrated to be wrong and can better explain a phenomenon over
competing hypotheses. The transition to this theory allowed theories that were
previously rejected by verification theory to develop. It does not advocate for
the universal adoption of a single theory, but rather stimulates study to
establish which hypotheses can stand the test of falsification.
SCIENCE AND RESULTS
When science is able to deliver results, even those who do not

comprehend it are won over. However, science is not the only discipline
capable of producing findings in this case; religion, luck, and human
randomness are among its contemporaries in the field. Science is not foolproof
in the sense that it is correct 100% of the time. The conclusion is that science
does not have a monopoly on the assertion of definite outcomes.
SCIENCE AS A SOCIA ENDEAVOR
Because the techniques previously listed were unconvincing, numerous

philosophers, including Helen Longino, Richard Rorty, Paul Thagard, David
Bloor, and Imre Lakatos, proposed an alternative distinction that examines
the social dimension of science and, effectively, technology. The new
perspective maintains a dimension that serves society in general. It proposes
an alternative concept that goes beyond the confines of cold, hard scientific
facts and casts it in a new light, such as the embodiment of shared experience
fostering community solidarity.
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SCIENCE AS EDUCATION
Preference for science-inclined learners over less-skilled students is an

idea that stems from science's unwarranted irreverence. One might assume
that this field is in higher demand since students are taught that it will lead to
high-paying jobs and a prosperous career after graduation. If we want to
socialize with others or reflect on our inner selves, simply knowing science
and technology will not enough. The eudaimonic individual, according to
Aristotle, must be knowledgeable about science, among other things. They
are considered to have intellectual attributes that allow them to distinguish
between truth and untruth, as well as good reasoning from bad reasoning.
Assessment:
1. Write an essay by answering the question “What do you think

constitutes human flourishing?”
2. In your group, determine the possible alternatives to growth and
development. Create a presentation and discuss it to the class.
References:
Health Equity and Policy Lab. (n.d.). “Human Flourishing.” Retrieved June 1,
2022, from https://www.healthequityandpolicylab.com/human-flourishing
Sciencebuddies.org. (n.d.). “Steps of the Scientific Method.” Retrieved June

1, 2022 from https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/science-
fair/steps-of-the-scientific-method
Serafica, J. J., Pawilen, G. T., Caslib, B. N., & Alata, E. P. (2017). Science
Technology and Society. Quezon City, NCR, Philippines: Rex Book Store, Inc.

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Week no.

MODULE 3: Human Flourishing

1. Identify the different conceptions of human flourishing.

2. Determine the development of the scientific method and validity of

3. Critic human flourishing vis-à-vis progress of science and technology to be

Greek philosopher Aristotle (385-323 BC) used the term Eudaimonia or

Human flourishing is vital because it fosters individual and population

A flourishing individual leads a happy, fulfilling life, one that has

Technology is a human activity in which we excel as a result of our

SCIENCE AS METHOD AND RESULTS

Even though the number of steps varies, the scientific method is

VERIFICATION THEORY VS FALSIFICATION THEORY

The idea behind verification theory is that a field is scientific if it can

Falsification theory is the most widely used methodology in research

SCIENCE AND RESULTS

When science is able to deliver results, even those who do not

SCIENCE AS A SOCIA ENDEAVOR

Because the techniques previously listed were unconvincing, numerous

Preference for science-inclined learners over less-skilled students is an

1. Write an essay by answering the question “What do you think

Sciencebuddies.org. (n.d.). “Steps of the Scientific Method.” Retrieved June

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