Introduction to Philosophy: The Person and Others Lesson 8

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How do existentialism and phenomenology relate to the concept of interpersonal relations?

They completely ignore the concept of interpersonal relations.

They are the major philosophical branches that discuss interpersonal relations extensively. (correct)

They focus on the individual being aware only of themselves and not others.

They prioritize group dynamics over individual awareness.

How does the individual primarily perceive and relate to reality?

By disregarding their internal thoughts and feelings.

Through an egocentric perspective. (correct)

By being completely aware of others' perspectives.

By avoiding any self-awareness.

How does the existentialist perspective define interpersonal relations?

As the 'self' being unaware of its existence.

As the 'self' being isolated from all interactions.

As the 'self' being aware of the 'other'. (correct)

As the 'self' being unconcerned with others.

In the context of philosophical discussions, what does 'the other' refer to?

Objects outside of personal experience. Signup and view all the answers

How does the existentialist perspective view the concept of the 'other' in interpersonal relations?

As other individuals apart from the self. Signup and view all the answers

What is the mental shortcut that relies on immediate examples when evaluating a specific topic?

Availability Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of Ethics of Care towards others?

Look at the needs of other people Signup and view all the answers

How does Christianity define interpersonal relations?

By defining ideal relationships between individuals Signup and view all the answers

Which type of society is based on producing and maintaining crops and farmland?

Agricultural Society Signup and view all the answers

What did God establish in the Old Testament as the ideal relationship between man and woman?

Union Signup and view all the answers

What type of rule governs the interactions in society according to the text?

Written and unwritten rules Signup and view all the answers

What does intersubjectivity refer to?

Awareness and understanding shared among individuals Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of intersubjectivity?

Being isolated and detached from society Signup and view all the answers

At what level does intersubjectivity go beyond the simple awareness of the existence of others?

When you are aware of yourself as being seen by others Signup and view all the answers

What sets human interactions apart from interactions of other species?

The unique phenomenon of the human gaze Signup and view all the answers

Which concept is associated with one's capacity to understand others' situations?

Empathy Signup and view all the answers

What does alienation refer to?

The state of isolation due to a lack of interest in others Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of an industrial society?

Use of mass production technologies in factories Signup and view all the answers

What do Enlightenment philosophers such as Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and Jean Jacques Rousseau imagine as the natural state of humans?

Living in a state of nature, without civilization Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of authority according to Thomas Hobbes' social contract theory?

To meet the needs of society and ensure its survival Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of social philosophy?

Understanding the relationship between society and the human person Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a virtual society?

Development of relationships without face-to-face interaction Signup and view all the answers

What is modern society defined as?

People living together in current time Signup and view all the answers

According to John Locke, what is the basis of society?

Consent of the governed Signup and view all the answers

What is Jean Jacques Rousseau's concept that describes the collective will of the people?

General will Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of government according to these philosophers?

To act on behalf of the people Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which people adopt social norms and behaviors?

Socialization Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the expected behaviors associated with a particular social position?

Social role Signup and view all the answers

What is the perspective that considers a democratic society as morally desirable?

Normative democratic theory Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Interpersonal Relations

Interpersonal relations refer to the way individuals relate with other persons
Existentialism and phenomenology are two philosophical branches that discuss interpersonal relations
The individual is primarily aware of himself, and it is the egocentric perspective that defines how he/she perceives and relates to reality

The Self and the Other

The "self" is aware of the "other" as an object outside of personal experience
Intersubjectivity refers to the interaction between the self and the other, involving shared awareness and understanding among persons
It is evident in everyday social interactions, shared knowledge, and emotions like grief, joy, and love

Levels of Self-Interaction

Simple awareness of the existence of the other
Deeper level: awareness of the self as being seen by others
Self-consciousness is a defining characteristic of the self-other relationship

Various Concepts in Interpersonal Relations

Familiarity: the unique phenomenon of the human gaze
Seeming: proposed by Martin Buber, refers to self-presentation
Dialogue: occurs when one person views another person as important
Alienation: the state of isolation that happens when we cease to look at other people as significant and authentic
Empathy: one's capacity to understand other people's situation

John Locke: man in his natural state is more cooperative and reasonable, and society is formed through the consent of the governed
Jean Jacques Rousseau: advocated the concept of the "general will" and that man is cooperative

Society and the Individual

Socialization: a person adopts a set of ideals and behavior considered appropriate within his society
Social institutions: social roles entail a set of expected behaviors that must be performed by a person
Normative democratic theory: a perspective that considers a democratic society as morally desirable

Types of Societies

Industrial society: uses technologies of mass production to make vast amounts of goods in factories
Modern society: defined as people living together in current time, based on expansion of education, technology, industry, and urban life
Virtual society: a social form where people do not have to live, meet, or work face-to-face to develop or maintain a significant relationship

Focuses on studying society and its influence on the human person
Topics include social ontology, social ethics, democracy, human rights, equality, and justice

Origins of Human Society

Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and Jean Jacques Rousseau: prominent social theorists who tackled the origins of human society
Imagined humans as living in a so-called "natural state", removed from modernity and civilization

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Explore how individuals relate to others in the context of existentialism and phenomenology. Discuss the significance of interpersonal relationships and their impact on personal meaning and fulfillment.