ACTIVITY # 1: “ARISTOTLE ASK”

Aristotle tries to begin with common sense. He doesn't just want to build theories in thin air that
have no connection to reality. He just collects different opinions from: different people about a
certain topic. For your Activity you will ask the opinions of 20 different people about the following
question:

a. What is happiness?
b. What is/are your goals in life?
c. How can you achieve your goals?
d. d. Who are the people you need to achieve your goals with?

Gather all the answers of the respondents. What are the top 3 most frequent answer?

What is happiness? (here are most of their answers)

1.Happines is a state of mind.

2. I think that happiness isn’t just an emotion, it’s a mental state. I think that to be happy, all
you have to do is to be satisfied

3. Real Happiness means to be present in the moment, to forget the regrets of the past and
worries of the Future.

B. What is/are your goals in life? (here are most of their answers)

1. To spend a lot of time with the people i love.

2. To become rich.

3. To finish my studies.

C. How can you achieve your goals? (here are most of their answers)

1. By working harder.

2.

3.

D. Who are the people you need to achieve your goals with? (here are most of their
answers)

1.My family and partner

2.My co-workers

3.My friends.

CONCLUSION

What is happiness from the data you've gathered from different respondents.

According to the data that I’ve gathered most of the source of their happiness are from being at
peace with themselves and being contented from what they have. While their goals in life vari
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ACTIVITY # 2: CONCEPT MAP

CONCEPT MAP ABOUT MY REFLECTION IN THE IN THE ARTICLE

“The Question Concerning Technology” by Heidegger

3 CLAIMS ABOUT THE QUESTIONS CONCERNING

TECHNOLOGY BY HEIDEGGER

(1) Heideggeer believes that the essence of technology is not equivalent to

any specific technological object but is a pervasive force of mindset that
TECHNOLOGY underlies modern society. It is a way of thinking and relating to the
IS “NOT AN world. When he discusses seeking the essence of something, like a
INSTRUMENT”, “tree”, he means that it’s not merely about looking at individual trees but
IT IS A WAY OF understanding the deeper, underlying concept or essence that make all
the trees what they are. Heidegger’s perspective highlights the idea the
UNDERSTANDIN need to consider not just the physical aspects of technology but the ways
G THE WORLD it shapes how we view the world and our interactions with it. He
encourages a deeper reflection on the essence of technology and the
impact on society and human existence.
(2) Heidegger also argues that technology is not merely a result of human
activity but has its own trajectory and development beyond human
TECHNOLOGY control. He acknowledges that individuals in the society are involved in
IS “NOT A creating and developing technology, but he also stresses that technology
HUMAN takes on a life of its own, influencing and shaping human existence. I
ACTIVITY”, BUT think that what Heidegger is trying to say to us, is we need to be more
mindful of the ways in which technology influence our lives and to
DEVELOPS approach it with a sense of responsibility and awareness of its potential
BEYOND consequences.
HUMAN
CONTROL.
(3) Heidegger suggest that as technology develops, it shapes our perception
of the world and how we approach various situations. And this can lead
TECHNOLOGY to a form of “technological thinking” where we can view everything
IS “THE through the lens of technology. Heidegger believes that we need to go
HIGHEST beyond the correct instrumental definition to understand the true
DANGER”, essence of technology. This understanding can help us establish a more
authentic and free relationship with technology and the world around us.
RISKING US TO He suggests that we must use the correct as a starting point to seek the
ONLY SEE THE true and, in doing so, gain a deeper understanding of technology's
WORLD essence and its impact on society and individuals.
THROUGH
TECHNOLOGICA
L THINKING.
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CONCEPT MAP FOR REFLECTION IN THE DOCUMENTARY FILM “THE MAGICIANS TWIN: CS LEWIS AND
THE CASE AGAINST SCIENTISM”

C.S. LEWIS DESCRIBES THE SCIENCE AS THE TWIN OF MAGIC

BECAUSE OF THIS POWER THAT DESCRIBES THE HUMAN AND
HE ALSO CATEGORIZE IT AS THE FOLLOWING:

C.S. Lewis did not view C.S. Lewis did not consider

SCIENCE science as a religion in itself.

Instead, he distinguished
between science and
science itself as a religion,
but he emphasized the
importance of recognizing

AS A religion, often addressing the

relationship between them.
He was critical of scientism,
the limits of science and the
potential for dogmatic
beliefs within the scientific

RELIGION which is the belief that community, while also

science is the only valid advocating for a harmonious
source of knowledge that relationship between science
can explain all aspects of and religion.
reality. He argued that
scientism is an extreme
form.
C.S. Lewis viewed religious C.S. Lewis saw religious

THE language as a tool for

conveying spiritual truths
through metaphor, analogy,
language as a means to
convey profound spiritual
truths, relying on metaphor,

LANGUAG myth, and storytelling. He

believed it bridged the gap
between everyday language
analogy, myth, and
storytelling to help people
grasp the transcendent

E OF and transcendent realities, aspects of faith and morality.

making complex concepts He believed that this
more accessible and evoking language could bridge the

RELIGION
a sense of longing for deeper gap between the finite and
truths. the infinite and help
individuals connect with
deeper realities.
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ACTIVITY # 3:

Think of a problem in your daily life where you can apply the scientific method.

OBSERVATION:

Identify the problem:

I notice that I always cram before my exams due to procrastination.

FORMULATED HYPOTHESIS:

I will create a study schedule and prioritize my task by staying organized as well as eliminating
distractions.

CONDUCT EXPERIMENT:

I will try to finish all my activities and change my study habits into a more beter one before my exam
so I can have more time to review.

GATHER & ANALYZE

I will identify if there are any differences in my habits.

FORMULATE CONCLUSION AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATION:

If my exams turned out good.I conclude that