Intersubjectivity and Being with the Other
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According to Marcel, where does one find meaning in life?

  • Within oneself
  • In material possessions
  • Through the acknowledgment of others (correct)
  • In societal norms

    • What does totalization primarily deny, according to the content?

  • Cultural diversity
  • Personal identity
  • The other’s difference (correct)
  • Emotional connections

    • How does the experience of familiarity affect interactions with others?

  • It prevents genuine encounters (correct)
  • It fosters inclusive dialogue
  • It enhances the sense of community
  • It encourages deep understanding

    • What describes the concept of intersubjectivity?

    <p>Recognition of being with others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common emotional response to the fear of uncertainty as described in the content?

    <p>Tendency to totalize</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Levinas mean by the 'stranger who disturbs being at home with oneself'?

    <p>A person whose differences disrupt comfort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Levinas, how is the Other perceived in the context of totalization?

    <p>As limited by rational categories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept does Emmanuel Levinas highlight regarding 'The Face'?

    <p>It represents an idea of total resistance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Corpuz et al., how do outcasts in society typically behave towards others?

    <p>They show more openness and willingness to help.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best summarizes the idea of authentic dialog mentioned?

    <p>It focuses on engaging and meaningful discussions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step to creating cherished connections according to the 7 Ways to Create Cherished Connections?

    <p>Approach conversation with curiosity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the quote by José Rizal imply about the perception of suffering?

    <p>The unseen suffering of the unheard is often overlooked.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle is NOT part of the 7 Ways to Create Cherished Connections?

    <p>Avoid engaging with unfamiliar situations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Martin Heidegger suggest about humankind's nature?

    <p>Humans are inherently connected through dialog.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical aspect when interacting with others according to the discussed principles?

    <p>To engage with an open mind and curiosity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by intersubjectivity in the context provided?

    <p>A dimension of existence where beings relate to each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the preposition 'with' apply to human interactions rather than objects?

    <p>Because subjects can share understanding and meaning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates co-presence from mere physical presence?

    <p>Co-presence involves emotional and mutual availability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to say one is 'with' another person?

    <p>To engage in understanding and openness to the other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements aligns with the concept of intersubjectivity?

    <p>Interaction involves an acknowledgment of each other's existence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does mutual respect between subjects signify in this context?

    <p>The essence of intersubjective existence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the concept of 'mystery' relevant to human beings in intersubjectivity?

    <p>It highlights the complexity and uniqueness of human relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does communication play in establishing intersubjectivity?

    <p>It fosters deeper understanding and connection between subjects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common measure of deprivation among the underprivileged?

    <p>Income</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease is associated with a significant number of deaths globally and is mentioned in the context of health deprivation?

    <p>AIDS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the content, what negative impact does deprivation have on young people?

    <p>Fewer qualifications and skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Mary Wollstonecraft's view on the education of women?

    <p>Women should have equal rights to education and philosophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Intersubjectivity refers to what type of relationship between persons?

    <p>A shared awareness and understanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be considered a natural aspect of intersubjectivity?

    <p>Empathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'seeming action' refer to in social interactions?

    <p>A way of presenting oneself that may involve deception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of 'availability' refer to in human interactions?

    <p>The willingness to be present and assist others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does empowerment entail according to the concepts discussed?

    <p>Extending human rights into foreign direct investment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What core value is emphasized by the ethics of care?

    <p>Moral obligation to respond to others' needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which value is NOT foundational to meaningful human relationships according to the content?

    <p>Obstruction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best represents a positive approach to social interactions?

    <p>I welcome opportunities to get to know new people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is shared dignity reflected in human relationships?

    <p>By treating each other with respect and acceptance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement suggests a negative belief about one's social interactions?

    <p>I feel that the people I interact with do not really like me.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can hinder the establishment of meaningful relationships?

    <p>Ignoring strangers and being only nice to known individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key outcome of placing oneself in the shoes of others?

    <p>A greater understanding and appreciation of others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Intersubjectivity

    • "The realm of existence to which the preposition ‘with’ properly applies" (Marcel, 1950: 180).
    • Refers to the domain of intersubjective existence where beings are in relation with each other.
    • Beings are present to each other.
    • Beings share understanding and meaning.
    • “With” doesn’t simply mean being together.

    Being with the Other

    • The other becomes present to us when we are available to them and in turn, they are available to us.
    • The preposition “with” does not properly apply to the purely objective world.
    • The preposition ‘with’ properly applies to the realm of persons, of subjects, not objects.
    • Signifies co-presence, an openness of our presence to the presence of the other person.
    • To open oneself to the being of the other is a mystery.
    • To mutually respect each other as subjects, that is intersubjectivity.
    • Any treatment of the person as a mere tool that can be manipulated (objectification), any treatment of the person as a beast, leads to a cry for justice; for it does violence to the dignity and essence of a human person (dehumanization).
    • To be is to be with.
    • We find meaning outside of ourselves – in the other.

    The Other

    • The Other is “rigorously the other” that is, far more radically different than we would normally appreciate and accept in our everyday lives (Levinas, 1969:39).
    • The Other is the “Stranger who disturbs being at home with oneself.” (Levinas, 1969:39)
    • The feeling of familiarity prevents a genuine encounter with each other.

    Totalization

    • Totalization is a denial of the other’s difference, “the denial of the otherness of the other.” (Corpuz et al., 2016: 98).
    • Occurs whenever we limit the ‘other’ to a set of rational categories.
    • Experience shows us that another person will always escape your attempt to fully grasp or understand them.

    The Power of the Face

    • The Face resists possession, resists my powers.
    • The human person is a dynamic and moving individuality as it is constantly opened up by possibilities. (Transcendent)

    The Tendency to Totalize

    • Due to the fear of uncertainty, we are afraid of the possibility of losing.
    • We are afraid of the possibility of being killed first/being harassed.

    Being a neighbor to the other

    • Beyond social categories, we are persons facing another person in need of help.
    • Many of those viewed as nobody, as outcasts in the society seem to be more open, more welcoming of others because they are not trapped within their own categories.
    • Hence, they are more available and freer to help those in need.

    Authentic Dialog

    • Humankind is a conversation-not an idle talk but a dialog.
    • We are human beings who care about more than information and gratification.

    7 Ways to Create Cherished Connections

    • Approach conversation with curiosity.
    • Set aside judgment.
    • Be the catalyst for a genuine conversation.

    Poverty

    • Income - Income poverty, defined in terms of the consumption of goods and services is the most common measure of the underprivileged.
    • Health - Globally, millions die due to AIDS, Ebola virus, tuberculosis and Malaria as well as preventable causes of diarrheal disease.
    • Education - There is a strong statistical link between poverty and low educational attainment.
    • Empowerment - Extending human rights into the realm of foreign direct investment is also an imperative.
    • Women’s Rights - Women should be educated to please men. They should be useful to men, should take care, advise, console men, and to render men’s lives easy and agreeable.

    Takeaways

    • Intersubjectivity refers to the shared awareness and understanding among persons.
    • Dialogue happens when two persons truly acknowledge each other’s presence and treat each other as equals.
    • Empathy is an important aspect of intersubjectivity and is driven by a person’s awareness of the emotions and thoughts of other people.
    • Availability refers to the willingness of a person to be present for another and to render assistance to another.
    • Ethics of care emphasizes the moral dimension of human interactions.
    • Meaningful and beneficial human relationships are founded on the values of acceptance, openness, and respect.
    • As humans, we are driven by our shared dignity to treat each other with respect and acceptance.

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