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What is the primary distinction between sympathy and empathy as described in the context?
What is the primary distinction between sympathy and empathy as described in the context?
- Sympathy is ‘feeling with’, while empathy is ‘feeling in’. (correct)
- Sympathy is experiencing others' feelings, while empathy is sharing those feelings.
- Sympathy requires emotional detachment, while empathy requires emotional involvement.
- Sympathy involves pity, whereas empathy involves understanding.
What concept describes the moral obligation to respond to the needs of others?
What concept describes the moral obligation to respond to the needs of others?
- Intersubjectivity
- Alienation
- Emotional Availability
- Ethics of Care (correct)
Which individual is known for being the first deaf-blind person to earn a bachelor’s degree?
Which individual is known for being the first deaf-blind person to earn a bachelor’s degree?
- Walt Disney
- Roselle Ambuyog
- Nick Vujicic
- Helen Keller (correct)
What condition was Nick Vujicic born with?
What condition was Nick Vujicic born with?
What was a common experience shared by The Beatles, Walt Disney, and Colonel Sanders?
What was a common experience shared by The Beatles, Walt Disney, and Colonel Sanders?
What does intersubjectivity primarily involve in human relations?
What does intersubjectivity primarily involve in human relations?
Which of the following describes the level of self-other interaction where individuals are simply aware of each other's existence?
Which of the following describes the level of self-other interaction where individuals are simply aware of each other's existence?
How does the concept of 'seeming' influence interpersonal interactions?
How does the concept of 'seeming' influence interpersonal interactions?
Which personality type is described as balancing between introversion and extroversion?
Which personality type is described as balancing between introversion and extroversion?
What is the role of empathy in intersubjective interactions?
What is the role of empathy in intersubjective interactions?
Flashcards
Intersubjectivity
Intersubjectivity
Mutual recognition of each other as persons, a unique relationship between distinct subjects.
Levels of Self-Other Interaction
Levels of Self-Other Interaction
Three stages of awareness in relating to others, from basic awareness to understanding the self in the other.
Dialogue
Dialogue
Meaningful interaction between people using words, expressions, and body language, showing that the other is unique.
Introvert
Introvert
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Extrovert
Extrovert
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Ethics of Care
Ethics of Care
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Alienation
Alienation
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Intersubjectivity
Intersubjectivity
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Rejection
Rejection
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Availability
Availability
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Study Notes
Intersubjectivity
- Our ability to interact meaningfully with others, surroundings and everything around us, stems from self-awareness and transcendence.
- Interpersonal relationships are possible when the self recognizes the other.
- Intersubjectivity is the mutual recognition of each other as persons. It's a unique relationship between distinct subjects.
- Levels of self-other interaction: simple awareness, awareness of the self being seen, awareness of the self in the other.
- Dialogue is a genuine human interaction: exchange of words, expressions, and body language.
Dimensions of Human Personality
- Introvert: Typically reserved, introspective, prefers working independently, thinks before speaking.
- Extrovert: Talkative, sociable, action-oriented, enthusiastic, friendly, outgoing; thrives in team work, makes quick decisions.
- Ambivert: Exhibits qualities of both introversion and extroversion; a balanced personality.
- Omnivert: Someone who exhibits qualities of both introversion and extroversion.
How Intersubjectivity Defines Interactions
- Empathy: Sharing emotions, putting yourself in others' shoes.
- Availability: Willingness to be present and available for another.
- Ethics of Care: Moral obligation to respond to others' needs.
- Alienation: Occurs when a person fails to recognize the other as unique and authentic, treating them as a mere means.
Philosophical Evaluation of Relationships
- Important values in intersubjectivity include acceptance and embracing diversity.
Examples of Individuals
- Helen Keller: Deaf and blind author, activist. Learned to communicate through feeling lips. Published an autobiography, "The Story of My Life."
- Nicholas James "Nick" Vujicic: Born with phocomelia; motivational speaker, evangelist, founder of Life Without Limbs.
- Rosele Ambubuyog: First visually impaired Filipino to graduate summa cum laude; initiated "Project Roselle".
- The Beatles: Refused by Decca; eventually became successful.
- Walt Disney: Fired from his job as a newspaper reporter; later on went to found his own company.
- Col. Sanders: His recipe for Kentucky Fried Chicken was rejected; but eventually become well-known.
- Henry Ford: Suffered business failures before founding Ford Motor Company.
- Stephen Hawking: A physicist and cosmologist, lived with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis); made contributions to relativity and quantum physics.
- Oprah Winfrey: Experienced poverty and abuse; motivated herself to become a successful television personality.
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Explore the concepts of intersubjectivity and the various dimensions of human personality in this quiz. Understand how interpersonal relationships are formed and recognize the traits of introverts, extroverts, ambiverts, and omniverts. Test your knowledge on how self-awareness impacts social interactions.
