IntroPhilo Q2 Mod2 Intersubjectivity Version2
IntroPhilo Q2 Mod2 Intersubjectivity Version2
IntroPhilo Q2 Mod2 Intersubjectivity Version2
Introduction to the
Philosophy of the
Human Person
Module 2- Quarter 2
WEEKS 3-4
Intersubjectivity
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SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Introduction to the
Philosophy of the
Human Person
Module 2- Quarter 2
Intersubjectivity
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page No.
Cover page
Table of Contents iv
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Overview
General Instructions 1
Assessment 8
Answer Key 9
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References
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OVERVIEW
Good day learners! Congratulations on making it this far in Introduction to the
Philosophy of the Human Person. We continue now with the next topic at hand,
Intersubjectivity. We will explore how human persons form interpersonal relationships and
the corresponding factors involved in a philosophical view. Further, we will also describe and
immerse ourselves in activities that promote the formation of a dialogue. Afterwards, we will
test how far you have understood the lesson through short tests as well as reflective
activities.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
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WHAT I NEED TO KNOW?
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Lesson
Intersubjectivity
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WWEEK 3
Lesson 2.1: What is Intersubjectivity?
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In one of the past chapters of this module, we have learned that a
human person has self-awareness, self-determination, externality,
and dignity. We have explored that a person recognizes what he or
she is and what he or she can do. Further, we have learned that a person is a social being
and since the establishment of the first form of civilization has thrived because of the links
and relationship one has.
Our ability to engage in meaningful interactions with other people, our surroundings,
and everything around us is rooted in our capacity for self-awareness and transcendence.
Before we begin to relate with others, we must first be aware of ourselves as rational
individuals capable of determined and reasonable action. Interpersonal relations are made
possible when the self becomes aware of the other, which includes everyone and everything
outside of the self.
Take a moment to look at one of your family members. Are you aware of his or her
existence? If your answer is yes, then you are correct since you can perceive your family
member through your senses. Your classmate is the other, a being that exists outside of
yourself. Now look at an object at your desk. It may be a pencil, ball-pen, piece of paper, or
any object. That object is also another, as it is a thing that also exists outside of yourself.
Now, which of the following actions is more reasonable?
You begin talking to your family member, You begin talking to the piece of paper on
telling him or her about a funny experience your desk, telling about a funny experience
you had in school. you had in school.
Of course, you will select the left statement since it describes a reasonable and
logical human act. You only interact with objects when you need to use them. You reach out
for the pencil and paper only when you need to write, and you do not need to talk to these
objects to enable them to function. Interacting, with other human beings, however, is a more
complex act. What drives human persons to interact with their fellow humans in a more
meaningful way?
Our human nature not only enable us to recognize the self that defines our
individuality, it also enables us to recognize that other human beings also possesses a self.
We can relate meaningfully with other human beings because we consider ourselves as
essentially the same. This notion of recognizing the self in the other is how philosophers
define interpersonal relations.
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Intersubjectivity is a philosophical concept that explore the mutual recognition of
each other as persons. It cannot be denied that we interact with other beings in the world,
but some of these beings that we interact with are persons and must be recognized as such.
Intersubjectivity also carries the meaning of unique relationship between distinct subjects. It
refers to the characteristics of the human person to engage in a very intimate and personal
relationship with others who are different from him or her but who are also like him or her.
This is possible because the person has an inner life or interiority. Having an inner life allows
the person to give himself or herself to others.
This also allows the individual to receive others in his or her life and relate with them.
Intersubjectivity also allows a person to become closer to others in many ways. In everyday
social interactions, persons could agree and cooperate with each other. There is also the
experience of shared or “common” knowledge and shared emotions such as grief, joy, and
love.
A deeper level of interaction between the self and the other, on the other hand, is the
awareness of the self as being seen by others. Imagine, for instance, that one of the people
you are watching suddenly stops and looks straight at you. You are immediately aware of
this person’s action as another which is the stranger looking at your direction. Also, you are
aware of another significant fact that you know that the stranger staring at you is aware of
you as a person. This self-consciousness is considered by philosophers as a defining
characteristic of the self-other relationship.
WHAT’S NEW?
Read and reflect on the situations below:
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Look at the images above. The image on the left is a boy staring at his crush while
the one on the right is a man talking to a woman while her child awkwardly stares at the
man. Now, which among the two situations depict the “self” acknowledging the “other”?
Which among the two situation shows an internal reaction unique only to the “self” and the
“other” he or she perceives? Lastly, if you are in both situations, which of the two would elicit
the most emotions out of you? Would it be staring at your crush or staring at a stranger?
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This unique phenomenon of the human gaze is considered a defining characteristic
which sets apart human interaction from the interaction of other species. Also, the
awareness of the “self in the other” is an important element in all other aspects of
interpersonal interactions. The way we act with other people is often influenced by our ideas
of how these people see us.
These actions are referred to as “seeming”, where an individual presents himself or
herself in a certain way when dealing with others. Person's take on role or app out
characters when dealing with certain people or when in certain situations. This is considered
as an unconscious, natural app on the part of humans.
A dialogue is an interaction
between two persons that happens
through speech or the use of
words, expressions, and body
language. The person is a being
who is open to others that can
receive others in a dialogue.
Ordinarily, we think of it as a kind of
communication that usually occurs
through a conversation. However, it
must be noted that dialogue is not https://clipartstation.com/asking-directions-clipart-4/
confined to words. Actions,
gestures, and other expressions maybe used to convey a person's inner life. Because
persons are beings with inner lives, the words uttered during a dialogue are rooted in each
person’s inner life. Whenever a person speaks, he or she expresses a personal interiority
and communicates this part of himself or herself to another person. This is the reason why it
is not possible to have a dialogue with the material, object, a plan, or even a pet. Only
beings with interiority or an inner life can engage in a dialogue.
A dialogue occurs when two persons “open up” to each other and give and receive
one another in their encounter. Genuine dialogue occurs when persons are willing to share
themselves with one another period, the awareness of each other’s presence as a true
person defined by the acceptance of each other's uniqueness and differences. When each
individual enters into a dialogue with this mindset, then it is truly a dialogue between equals.
Philosophers agree that this is important for humans to pursue and achieve genuine
relationships to attain development. Human persons naturally seek and can achieve and
maintain genuine, meaningful relationship with each other. The human person is considered
as a “being with others,” which means that his or her identity and destiny are shaped by
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relating with others. Human existence is a continual dialogue with the other, and that the self
becomes whole through interaction with other people and his or her surroundings.
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PERFORMANCE TASK 3(to be passed)
1. Research on a person with disability who has lived a productive
and meaningful life despite his or her disability. Discussed his or
her background, significant achievements, as well as the traits that
enabled him or her to succeed in life.
ASSESSMENT 2 ( to be passed)
A.INSTRUCTIONS: Answer the following questions briefly and
straight to the point.(3PTS EACH)
1. How does empathy enable persons to establish genuine relationships with others?
2. What is availability? Have you ever made yourself available for others?
3. What enables human persons to establish meaningful interaction with others?
4. How is Inter subjectivity related to self-awareness and transcendence?
5. How does establishing dialogue with others benefit a person?
B .INSTRUCTIONS: Fill the blanks with the right words to make thestatement correct.
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C. INSTRUCTIONS: Write TRUE is the statement is correct and FALSE if it is wrong. Write
your answers on a separate piece ofpaper.
3. The views and ideas of other people, as well as social context do not influence our
behavior as individuals.
4. We are primarily aware of people as objects and not as persons.
5. Seeming refers to the capacity of individuals to engage in genuine interaction with
others.
6. An authentic relationship is possible only if individuals acknowledge each other's
presence as persons.
7. Availability refers to the willingness for person to make himself or herself available
for another.
8. All humans find it difficult to have meaningful relationships with others.
9. Empathy requires an individual to accept the other as a thinking, feeling person.
10. It is not important to care about the welfare of others to establish a dialogue.
11. A businessman did not accept a high-paying position in an overseas firm and
instead decided to start his own business and spend more time with his family.