INTERSUBJECTIVITY
By: Joana Losigro
HUMANS have the natural and universal
tendency to relate, to establish attachments, and seek
close relationships with other people. Our HUMAN
NATURE drives us to reach out to other people and
interact with them in meaningful ways.
HOW DO WE AS HUMAN PERSONS RELATE WITH
OTHERS?
Our ability to engage in meaningful interaction 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 you seatmate. Are you aware of
his or her existence?
Now, which of the following actions is more reasonable?
1. You begin talking with your classmate, telling it about a
funny experience you had in school.
2. You begin talking to the ballpen on your desk, telling it
about a funny experience you had in school.
WHAT DRIVES HUMAN PERSONS TO INTERACT
WITH THEIR FELLOW HUMANS IN A MORE
MEANINGFUL WAY?
Our human nature not only enables us to recognize the self that
defines our individuality, it also enables us to recognize that other
human beings also possess a self. We are able to relate meaningfully
with other human beings because we consider ourselves essentially
the same. This notion of recognizing the self in the other is how
philosophers define interpersonal relations.
INTERSUBJECTIVITY
- The mutual recognition of each other as persons.
- 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.
- Allows a person to become closer to others in many different
ways.
- " A unique relationship between distinct subjects."
- This is possible because the person has an inner life or
interiority
A closer look at everyday interactions reveals instances
where the selfinteracts with the other. Philosophers identify
various levels of self-otherinteraction. The first is the simple
awareness of the existence of the other. When we see other
people walking down the street, we are aware that there are
other beings unique from us, and that they exist outside of
our own awareness or perception.
A deeper level of interaction between self and the other, on
the other hand, is the awareness of the self as being seen by
others.
These actions are referred to as "seeming" - where an individual
presents himself or herself in a certain way when dealing with
others. Persons take on "roles" or act out characters when
dealing with certain people or when in certain situations. This is
considered as an unconscious, natural act on the part of
humans. However, there may be instances when people behave
a certain way in order to intentionally deceive or manipulate
Other people.
THANK YOU
WHAT CHARACTERIZES A
GENUINE HUMAN
INTERACTION?
By: Gilla Ann
Most human interactions, however, are not based on deception. Since
our human nature drives us to uphold dignity and goodness, our
interactions with others are also geared toward what is good and
beneficial. These lead humans to strive to achieve deeper and more
substantial interactions and relations with other people. This deeper
and more genuine interaction is called a dialogue, and this is made
possible when the self realizes that the, other is a genuine and unique
individual.
1 Dialogu 3
e
An interaction
between persons that 2 It must be
happens through noted that a
speech or the use of dialogue is
words, expressions, not confined
and body language. to words.
The person is a
being who is 5
4 open to others,
and is capable of
Whenever a person receiving others
speaks, he or she in a dialogue Only beings
expresses a personal with interiority
interiority and or an inner life
communicates this can engage in
part of himself or a dialogue.
herself to another
person.
The notion of a dialogue becomes
clearer when we reflect on the nature
of our conversations with other
people. The conversations you have
with casual acquaintances are
different from those with people who
are closest to you.
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. The awareness of each
other's presence as a true person is 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.
Discuss
How does establishing
What enables human "dialogue" with others
persons to establish benefit a person? Name
meaningful interactions individuals with whom you
with others? have established a
"dialogue".
Discuss instances in
your life when you How is
engage in "seeming" intersubjectivity
behavior. What drove related to self-
you to act in such a awareness and
manner? transcendence?
THINK
Reflect on your interactions with your family, friends,
schoolmates, and members of your community. Which
of these statements best describes the interactions
you have had and the relationships you have
established with others?
1. I welcome 2. I am only nice to
opportunities to meet people I know and I
new people and get to tend to ignore
know them better. strangers.
3. I am comfortable being with 4. I do not like being
a lot of people in different with other people in
situations. strange situations.
5. I'd rather be with a few 6. I always treat the
trusted friends than be with people I meet with
many people I don't really respect.
know.
7. I feel that the people I 8. Whenever I interact
interact with do not really with other people, I
like me. always strive to make a
good impression.
9. I really do not care
about what other
people think of me
and how they see my
behavior.
THANK
YOU
HOW DOES
INTERSUBJECTIVITY DEFINE
OUR INTERACTIONS WITH
OTHER PERSONS?
By: Daniel Obing
Emphathy
The ability to share emotions, is an important aspect of
intersubjectivity. This emotion is driven by a person's awareness
that the other is a person with thoughts and feelings. Human
persons are actively aware of the emotional states of other
people, and they use this information to determine their own
actions and behavior. It enables us to experience another
person's emotions, such as happiness, anger, and sadness. In a
manner of speaking, sympathy is "feeling with" and empathy is
"feeling in."
Availability
The willingness of a person to be present and
be at the disposal of another. You may have
encountered a situation where you needed
help.
Thank You
Ethics
of Care
By: Justin Lorino
An ethical theory that emphasizes the
moral dimension of relationships and
interactions. This moral perspective
encourages individuals to help other
people, most especially the vulnerable.
Proponents of the ethics of care believe
that people have a moral obligation to
respond to the needs of other people; and
one cannot turn a blind eye on the
problems of others.
ALIENATION
This arises when a person ceases to
view the other as a distinct and
authentic person and merely
considers the other person as a
mere object or a means to satisfy
personal interests.
Thank You
How can philosophy help
you evaluate your
relationships with others?
?
By: Judelyn &
Rojun
ACCEPTANCE OF DIFFERENCES
AND EMBRACING DIVERSITY
We understand that each person is unique, therefore,
differences will exist among groups of people. When we look
at physical traits and even behavior, we can see that no two
persons look and think the same. When we consider views,
beliefs, and ideas the differences become much more
pronounced. We have to accept that people will have
different views and beliefs. What unites us all is shared
humanity.
People with disabilities who have successfully risen above
their on pysical limitations to live productive lives:
Helen Keller Nicholas James Vujicic
Helen Keller (1880-1968) was an Nicholas James "Nick" Vujicic (born
American author, political activist, 1982) is an Australian evangelist and
motivational speaker who was born with
and the first deaf-blind person to
phocomelia, a condition in which a
earn a bachelor's degree. She lost
person is born with no arms or legs.
her hearing and sight when she was Nick's condition meant that his early
an infant due to an illness. Growing years were full of challenges. Nick was
up, she developed a system of signs born with two small and deformed feet,
to communicate with her family. and an operation enabled him to use his
toes to grab and manipulate objects.
Roselle Ambubuvag
Roselle Ambubuyog (born 1980) is the first
visually-impaired Filipino to graduate summa
cum laude from Ateneo de Manila University in
2001. Roselle lost her eyesight at the age of
six due to an illness. Despite her handicap,
she was a consistent academic honoree in her
school, graduating valedictorian in both
elementary and high school. Her excellent
performance in school enabled her to
participate in regular classes with sighted
students.
Group of People who also
experienced hardship and
discrimination:
underprivileged
isolated people/
marginalized group
Approaches/ Key Aspects of
Intersubjectivity
Self-reflection
Reflecting on our interactions can
better inform us of the motivations
that drive us to reach out and
interact with others.
Approaches/ Key Aspects of
Intersubjectivity
shared understanding
It involves the ability to share and
understand each other’s
experiences and viewpoints.
Approaches/ Key Aspects of
Intersubjectivity
empathy and perspective-taking
Involves your capacity to empathize
with others and see things from their
perspective. This helps in building
deeper and more meaningful
relationships
Approaches/ Key Aspects of
Intersubjectivity
mutual respect
Involves recognizing and valuing the
inherent dignity and worth of others,
regardless of their backgrounds,
beliefs, or circumstances.
Approaches/ Key Aspects of
Intersubjectivity
social and cultural context
Shared norms, values, and
practices play a significant role in
how people understand each
other.
Thank You
