Intersubjectivity Chapter 6 PDF

Intersubjectivity Chapter 6 Preparedby: RBalentos and IAMosura Most Essential Learning Competencies 1. Realize that intersubjectivity requires accepting differences and not imposing on others 2. Explain that authentic dialogue means accepting others even if they are diff...

Intersubjectivity Chapter 6 Preparedby: RBalentos and IAMosura Most Essential Learning Competencies 1. Realize that intersubjectivity requires accepting differences and not imposing on others 2. Explain that authentic dialogue means accepting others even if they are different from us 3. Performs activities that demonstrate an appreciation for the talents of differently-abled persons and those from the underprivileged sectors of society Defining “interchange of thoughts and feelings, both conscious and unconscious, between two Intersubjectivity persons or ‘subjects,’ as facilitated by empathy” Edmund Husserl (1859-1938) The I – You (I- Thou) There is person-to-person, subject-to-subject relation or acceptance, sincerity, concern, respect, Relation dialog and care (mutual sharing of selves). (Ramos, 2016) The I-You : direct, mutual and present relationship between two individuals. Martin Buber Buber’s I-You Relationship emphasizes the (1878-1965) importance of genuine, mutual relationships, encouraging us to approach others with presence, empathy, and respect. The I - It A person to things, subject to object that is merely experiencing and using; lacking directedness and Relation mutuality (feeling, knowing and acting). (Ramos, 2016) The I- It : indirect, objectifying and distant relationship. Martin Buber Buber’s I-It Relation, individual treat others as (1878-1965) objects or things (It), rather than as subjects with their own experiences and perspectives.  We participate in the communal life (We). Our “We” Relation notion of “neighbor” and “fellow member” is by (Ramos, 2016) participating in the humanness of the other person. Individual shouldn’t prioritize their own interests above all else. Our actions affect those around us, and we have a Karol duty to consider their well-being. Just as we take Wojtyla responsibility for our actions, we should also consider the (1920-2005) impact on others. This statement encourage us to adopt a mindful and compassionate approach to our actions, recognizing our place within a large community.  Intersubjectivity: “the realm of existence to which Being “With” the preposition ‘with’ properly (Corpuz, Corpuz, Corpuz-Paclibar & Paclibar, 2016) applies” (Marcel, 1950: 180) - Refers to the domain of intersubjective existence , where beings are in relation Gabriel with each other. Marcel - Beings are present to each other. (1889-1973) - Beings share understanding and meaning.  ‘With’ doesn’t simply mean being together. (Corpuz et al., 2016: 97) Image Source: https://steemit.com/poetry/@wandergirl/story-haiku-8-jeepney The presence of one passenger with another passenger is NOT a co-presence.  people talking without speaking, people hearing “ without listening… The Sound of Silence, Simonand Garfunkel Image Source: https://audreybenjaminsen.tumblr.com/post/116189764757/people-talking-without-speaking-people-hearing When does a jeepney turn into a realm of intersubjectivity? (Corpuz et al., 2016: 98) 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.” (Corpuz et al., 2016: 98) We do not say “I am with the pen.” Rather, “I am using this pen.” The preposition ‘with’ properly applies to the realm of persons, of subjects, not objects.  Though you’re still with me, I’ve been alone all along. “ Image Source: https://depositphotos.com/61869221/stock-video-unhappy-bored-friends-sitting-by.html  To be with the other (Corpuz et al., 2016: 98) Signifies co-presence, an openness of my presence to the presence of the other person To open oneself to the being of the other, which is a mystery. Being a mystery, the human being is removed from the category of things, or of “having” To mutually respect each other as subjects, that is intersubjectivity. (Corpuz et al., 2016: 98) 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. (Corpuz et al., 2016: 99) “Human living” is “living of something other than itself” (Marcel: 171). The center of human life is outside of itself.  “ Whoever finds its life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake, will find it. —Matthew 10:39 To be is to be with. (Corpuz et al., 2016: 99) For Marcel, we find meaning outside of ourselves – in the other. Lifeishumanasit ispropelled ordirectedtowards something otherthanitself. Intersubjectivity is a state in which one recognizes one’s being as a being-with-others. (Corpuz et al., 2016: 99)  Intersubjectivity: The Other is “rigorously the other” that My Fellow Subject is, far more radically different than we Resisting Totalization would normally appreciate and accept (Corpuz et al., 2016: 105) in our everyday lives (Levinas, 1969:39) Emmanuel Levinas (1906-1995) Totalization is a denial of the other’s difference, “the denial of the otherness of the other.” (Corpuz et al., 2016: 98) Occurs whenever Ilimit 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 Other is the “Stranger who disturbs being at home with oneself.” (Levinas, 1969:39) The feeling of familiarity prevents a genuine enounter with each other. The human person is a dynamic and moving individuality as it is constantly opened up by possibilities. (Transcendent)  “ “Over him I have no power. He escapes my grasp…The Other remains infinitely transcendent, infinitely foreign…” Emmanuel Levinas Image Source: Buwan by Juan Karlos Labajo MV The Tendency to Totalize (Corpuz, et al., 2016:107) 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. e.g. Totalitarian Rule The Power of The Face “ The Face resists possession, resists my powers. In its epiphany, in expression, the sensible, still graspable turns into total resistance to the grasp. Emmanuel Levinas  “ Magkahawak ang ating kamay at walang kamalay-malay na tinuruan mo ang puso ko na umibig ng tunay. —Ang Huling El Bimbo, Eraserheads Image Source: https://nolisoli.ph/59719/ang-huling-el-bimbo-2019-pmiranda-20190322/ Being a neighbor to the other (Corpuz et al., 2016: 107) 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.  The people do not complain because they have no voice; “ do not move because they are lethargic, and you say that they do not suffer because you have not seen their hearts bleed. —José Rizal, Noli Me Tángere Image Source: https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/series/video-gma-releases-trailer-maria-clara-at-ibarra/ Authentic Dialog: We are a Conversation (Ramos, 2016) “humankind is a conversation-not an idle talk but a dialog. ” We are human beings who care about more than information and gratification. Martin Heidegger (1889-1976) 7 Ways to Create Cherished Connections (Spark Change Suki 2021 Daybook) 7 Ways to Create Cherished Connections (Spark Change Suki 2021 Daybook) 1. Approach conversation with curiosity. Show genuine interest in the interest of others. 2. Set aside judgment. Don’t close the door on new people and unfamiliar situations too quickly. 3. Be the catalyst for a genuine conversation. Don’t be afraid to take the first move. 4. Stop trying to guess what people are thinking. Assumptions will only lead to misunderstanding and miscommunication. 5. Have a heart for service. Be available for the needs of others instead of just your own. 6. Make the most out of every conversation. Find the value in every interactions and don’t take them for granted. 7. Be your true authentic self. The connections only true if they get to know the real you. THINK! Write the names of four people with whom you have a genuine relationship. Inside the spaces provided, write how they have contributed to your growth as a person ME Appreciating Differently abled Persons and the Underprivileged Sectors of Society. (Ramos, 2016 p. 121-122) PWD stands for "Person(s) With Disability" or "People With Disabilities." It refers to individuals who have physical, sensory, cognitive, or mental health impairments that substantially limit their daily activities. A. On PWDs/ Differently-abled Persons Parental Acceptance: ✓ The process of suspecting, recognizing, and identifying the handicap for parents will include feelings of shock, bewilderment, sorrow, anger, and guilt. ✓ Isolation of affect may occur when parents intellectually accepts for instance, the deafness of their child. ✓ Feelings of ambivalence/ impotence occur (e.g. Asking “why me?”) ✓ Some parents turn to religion and consider “heaven sent blessing in disguise.” However, this denies the real implications of the disability (Mapp, 2004). ✓ Parents worry how the disability of the child will affect his/her productivity or become a lifelong burden. ✓ Parents must let go of their “dream child.” Some Categories of PWDs (www.understood.org): Specific learning disability (SLD) Other health impairment Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Emotional disturbance Speech or language impairment Visual impairment Hearing impairment  ✓ Negative attitudes of the family and community toward PWDs may add to their poor academic and vocational outcomes. ✓ Parents can decide to restructure aspects of their lifestyle to accommodate the communicative and educational needs of their child. ✓ Community sensitivity and support are also important. (Mapp, 2004) B. Dimensions of Poverty (Ramos, 2016 p. 123-124) ✓ Poverty is multidimensional. ✓ People may be deprived in the following dimensions which have overlapping implications on 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 a number of infant deaths from largely preventable causes of diarrheal disease. Education According to Cook, Rutt and Sims (2014), “…deprivation has a negative impact on educational attainment, leaving young people with fewer qualifications and skills 4 | P a g e which in turn affects future employment' (DCSF, 2009). 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. The Church, in its pro-poor stance, is constantly challenged wherein justice is being denied for sectors like farmers, fisher folks, indigenous people and victims of calamity and labor. C. Women’s Rights ✓ According to Jean Jacques Rosseau (1712) 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. ✓ For Mary Wollstonecraft however, in her work Vindication of the Rights of Women (1782), that kind of education would produce women who were mere propagators of fools. ▪ Women must be united to men in wisdom and rationality. ▪ Society should allow women to attain equal rights to philosophy and education given to men. ▪ Women should not just to be valued until their beauty fades. ▪ Men’s worth should not be based on the vanity of women and babies. ▪ Women must learn to respect themselves. T a k e a w a y s: A deep and genuine relationship between persons is called a Intersubjectivity refers to the dialogue. shared awareness and Dialogue happens when two understanding among persons. persons truly acknowledge each other’s presence and treat each “Seeming” action refers to the other as equals. way a person presents himself or herself when dealing with others. Empathy is an important aspect This is considered a natural and of intersubjectivity and is driven often unconscious act. Some by a person’s awareness of the people, however, engage in emotions and thoughts of other seeming actions to deceive and people. It enables a person to manipulate others. place himself or herself in the shoes of others and leads to a greater understanding and appreciation of others. T a k e a w a y s: 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. It believes that people have a moral obligation to respond to the needs of others and encourages individuals to extend help to people in need. 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. As humans, we are driven by our shared dignity to treat each other with respect and acceptance. CHAPTER 6 ACTIVITY 1: 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 opportunities to 6. I always treat people I meet meet new people and get to with respect. know them better. 7. I feel that the people I interact 2. I am only nice to people I with do not really like me. know and tend to ignore 8. Whenever I interact with other strangers. people, I always strive to make a 3. I am comfortable being with a good impression. lot of people in different 9. I really do not care what other situations. people think of me and how they 4. I do not like being with other see my behavior. people in strange situations. 5. I’d rather be with a few Write and discuss your trusted friends than with many thoughts, reflections, and people I do not really know. realizations in one whole sheet of paper. Thanks Doyou have any questions? CREDITS: This presentation template was created by Slidesgo, including icons by Flaticon, infographics & images by Freepik and illustrations by Stories Please keep this slide for attribution  References Corpuz, B., Corpuz, R., Corpuz-Paclibar, M.L. & Paclibar, S. (2016). Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person. Quezon City: Lorimar Publishing, Inc. Ramos, C.C. (2016). Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person. Manila: Rex Book Store, Inc. Find more illustrationslike these on Storiesby Freepik