Republic of the Philippines
PALAWAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Puerto Princesa City
College of Sciences
GE: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
Name/s: Koth Vincent A. Labrador Date & Time Submitted: 09/12/24
Degree & Year: BSCE-2B Instructor: Ma’am Sarah Joanne Romasanta Rotil
Subject: Science Technology and Society Rating:
MODULE #4
Life in Round with corners
Wearing The Philosopher’s Shoes.
Situation: There is a person, with the same age, year level, personality and situation
as yours, who’s struggling with his/her love life. He/she is about to enter in a serious
relationship. If you are given a chance to be … what can you advice to this person
inline with your principles and beliefs regarding good life.
Plato: Examine the relationship first. Don’t just rush into it. Use your reason to think
about if this relationship will help you become a better person and if it’s also good for
your community.
Aristotle: Happiness is the goal, but you have to be practical. Look at what the
relationship really brings to your life. Is it leading you toward your happiness and
fulfillment?
Immanuel Kant: Think about what you want in life, not just for now, but long-term.
Does this relationship align with your goals for a happy, well-rounded life? Make sure
it helps you stay in line with your duties and values.
Friedrich Nietzsche: Don’t be afraid to take risks in love. Every part of your
experience, good or bad, helps you grow as a person. Embrace everything that
happens, even the struggles, because it’s all part of your personal journey.
My Goal in Life.
Supply Type
Answer the following questions with brief yet accurate concepts in a sentence
form.
1. Why do you think the meaning of good life differ from person to person?
Because everyone has different experiences, values, and goals. What makes one
person happy might not be the same for someone else.
2. In your own words, what is the meaning of good life according to:
a) Plato
The good life is about using reason to control desires and contribute to the
community.
b) Aristotle
It’s about achieving happiness through practical decisions and living according to
your true purpose.
c) Kant
The good life is being in a state of happiness where everything goes according to
your will, but it’s also about moral duties.
d) Nietzsche
The good life is about embracing all parts of life, even the struggles, and becoming
the best version of yourself.
3. Among the four mentioned philosophers, who have opposing definition
of good life? Why?
Plato and Nietzsche have opposing views. Plato focuses on reason and controlling
desires, while Nietzsche believes in embracing all parts of life, even desires and
struggles.
4. In your own words, what is the meaning of good life according to:
A. Materialism
The good life is all about material possessions and physical things that make us
happy.
B. Hedonism
He goal is to seek pleasure and enjoy life because it’s short.
C. Stoicism
To live a good life, we should not let things we can’t control bother us.
D. Theism
The good life comes from having a strong relationship with God and preparing for the
afterlife.
E. Humanism
The good life is about creating your own destiny without relying on a higher power.
5. Among the five philosophies, what has opposing and similar beliefs
regarding good life? Why?
Hedonism and Stoicism are opposing. Hedonism focuses on seeking pleasure, while
Stoicism teaches avoiding attachment to pleasure. Humanism and Theism are also
opposing because one focuses on human freedom, while the other depends on
God’s guidance.
B. Complete the following sentence.
1. For me, the true definition of good life is…
Living a life that makes me happy and fulfilled, helping others, and staying close to
God.
2. Among the four philosophers, I believe in … because …
Aristotle because I agree that happiness is the goal, but we have to be practical and
make smart decisions to reach it.
3. Among the five philosophies, I am … because …
A theist because I believe that my relationship with God is the most important part of
my life, and it guides me toward a good life.
