Understanding Human Relations: Intersubjectivity

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The "I-Thou" relationship is the relationship between two human individuals who recognize each other as ______.

persons

INTERSUBJECTIVITY is the mutual recognition of each other as ______.

persons

Genuine dialogue occurs when persons are willing to share themselves with one ______.

another

A dialogue occurs when two persons "open up" to each other and give and receive one another in their ______.

<p>encounter</p>
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Intersubjectivity is a coined word from the prefix “inter” which connotes “among and ______” and the philosophical term “subject” that is equivalent to a conscious being.

<p>between</p>
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The number one predictor of a long life is positive social ______.

<p>interactions</p>
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Humans have the natural and universal tendency to relate, establish attachments, and seek close relationships with ______ people.

<p>other</p>
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In this lesson, we will be learning about human relations or in philosophical terms, “______.”

<p>intersubjectivity</p>
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Our human nature drives us to reach out to ______ people and interact with them in meaningful ways.

<p>other</p>
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It is the organic union of the subjective reality and the objective reality of ______.

<p>beings</p>
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What defines the "I-Thou" relationship according to Martin Buber?

<p>The mutual recognition of each other as persons (B)</p>
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What is the philosophical concept related to the interaction between the self and the other?

<p>Intersubjectivity (B)</p>
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What characterizes a genuine human interaction, as per the text?

<p>A dialogue where individuals open up and share themselves (D)</p>
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What drives humans to strive for deeper and more substantial interactions with others?

<p>Innate human nature to uphold dignity and goodness (B)</p>
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What becomes the means by which persons are able to share in each other's lives, based on the text?

<p>Genuine dialogue (A)</p>
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What does the term 'intersubjectivity' refer to?

<p>The organic union of subjective and objective reality (C)</p>
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What drives humans to reach out and interact with other people?

<p>Biological instinct (A)</p>
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What is the general meaning of the term 'intersubjectivity'?

<p>Sharing of subjective states by two or more individuals (D)</p>
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What does the quote 'No man is an island' by John Donne imply about human relationships?

<p>Humans have a natural tendency to form connections with others (D)</p>
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In philosophical terms, what does 'intersubjectivity' primarily relate to?

<p>Human relations and shared subjective experiences (C)</p>
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Flashcards

"I-Thou" Relationship

The recognition of each other as persons.

Intersubjectivity

The mutual recognition of each other as persons.

Genuine Dialogue

When persons are willing to share themselves with one another.

Dialogue

A dialogue occurs when two persons 'open up' to each other and give and receive one another in their encounter

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Intersubjectivity Meaning

Connotes 'among and between' conscious beings.

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Predictor of Long Life

Positive social interactions.

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Human Tendency

The natural tendency to relate, establish attachments, and seek close relationships with other people.

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Lesson Theme

Human relations or, in philosophical terms, intersubjectivity.

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Human Nature

Reach out to other people and interact with them in meaningful ways.

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Organic Union

The organic union of the subjective reality and the objective reality of beings.

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Defining 'I-Thou'

The mutual recognition of each other as persons.

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Interaction of Self and Other

Intersubjectivity.

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Characterizing Interaction

A dialogue where individuals open up and share themselves.

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Driving Force

Innate human nature to uphold dignity and goodness.

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Sharing Lives

Genuine dialogue.

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Definition of Intersubjectivity

The organic union of subjective and objective reality.

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What Drives Interaction

Biological instinct.

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General Meaning

Sharing of subjective states by two or more individuals.

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'No Man is An Island'

Humans have a natural tendency to form connections with others.

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Philosophical Term

Human relations and shared subjective experiences.

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Study Notes

Human Relations and Intersubjectivity

  • In an "I-Thou" relationship, two human individuals recognize each other as conscious beings.
  • Intersubjectivity is the mutual recognition of each other as conscious beings.
  • Genuine dialogue occurs when persons are willing to share themselves with one another.
  • A dialogue occurs when two persons "open up" to each other and give and receive one another in their subjective realities.
  • The term "intersubjectivity" comes from the prefix “inter” meaning “among and between” and the philosophical term “subject” equivalent to a conscious being.

Human Nature and Social Relations

  • Positive social relations are the number one predictor of a long life.
  • Humans have a natural and universal tendency to relate, establish attachments, and seek close relationships with other people.
  • Human nature drives us to reach out to other people and interact with them in meaningful ways.

I-Thou Relationship and Intersubjectivity

  • According to Martin Buber, the "I-Thou" relationship is defined as the organic union of the subjective reality and the objective reality of two individuals.
  • Intersubjectivity refers to the mutual recognition of each other as conscious beings.
  • Genuine human interaction is characterized by openness and sharing between individuals.

Importance of Human Relations

  • The quote 'No man is an island' by John Donne implies that human beings are social creatures who need each other.
  • In philosophical terms, intersubjectivity primarily relates to the interaction between the self and the other.

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