Intersubjectivity: Introduction to Philosophy PDF

INTERSUBJECTIVITY INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY Humans have the natural and universal tendency to relate, to establish attachments, and seek close relationships with other people. Our human nature drives us to reach out to other people and interact with them in meaningful ways. HOW DO WE AS HUMAN PE...

INTERSUBJECTIVITY INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY Humans have the natural and universal tendency to relate, to establish attachments, and seek close relationships with other people. Our human nature drives us to reach out to other people and interact with them in meaningful ways. HOW DO WE AS HUMAN PERSONS RELATE WITH OTHERS? Our ability to engage in meaningful interactions with other people, our surroundings, and everything around us is rooted in our capacity for self- awareness and transcendence. HOW DO WE AS HUMAN PERSONS RELATE WITH OTHERS? Before we begin to relate with others, we must first be aware of ourselves as rational individuals capable of determined and reasonable action. INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS are made when the self becomes aware of the other, which includes everyone and everything outside of the self.  Our human nature not only enables us to recognize the self that defines our individuality, it also enables us to recognize that other human beings also possess a self. We are able to relate meaningfully with other human beings beacuse we consider ourselves as essentially the same. This notion of recognizing the self in the other is how philosophers define interpersonal relations.  SEEMING - where an individual presents himself or herself in a certain way when dealing with others. WHAT CHARACTERIZES A GENUINE HUMAN INTERACTION? Most human interactions, however, are not based on deception. Since our human nature drives us to uphold dignity and goodness, our interactions with others are also geared toward what is good and benefecial. This lead humans to strive to achieve deeper and more substantial interactions and relations with other people.  DIALOGUE - Deeper and more genuine interaction. -Made possible when the self realizes that the other is a genuine and unique individual. -When two individuals begin to view each other as an other - that is, truly acknowledging each other’s prescence- then that is the beginning of an authentic relationship and a dialogue.  DIALOGUE - It is an interaction between persons that happens through speech or the use of words, expressions, and body language. - The person is being who is open to others, and is capable of receiving others in a dialogue. - It is not only confined to words. Actions, gestures and other expressions may be used to  DIALOGUE - The notion of a dialogue becomes clearer when we reflect on the nature of our conversations with other people. - A dialogue occurs when two persons “ open up” to each other and give on another in their encounter. - Genuine dialogue occurs when persons are willing to share themselves with one another.  HOW DOES INTERSUBJECTIVITY DEFINE OUR INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS? Philosophers agree that it is important for humans to pursue and achieve genuine relationships to attain development. Human persons naturally seek and are able to achieve and maintain genuine, meaningful relations with each other.  HOW DOES INTERSUBJECTIVITY DEFINE OUR INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS? The human person is considered as a “ being with others”, which means that his or her identity and destiny are shaped by relating with others. Human existence is a continual dialogue with the other and that the self becomes whole through interaction with other people and his/her surroundings.  EMPATHY The ability to share emotions, is an important aspect of intersubjectivity. This emotion is driven by a person’s awareness that the other is a person with thoughts and feelings. It enables us to experience another person’s emotions, such as happiness, anger, and sadness. It enables you not only to share your friend’s grief and offer him or her comfort but also to feel the grief of that person even if it wasn’t your own relative’s death.  AVAILABILITY The willingness of a person to be present and be at the disposal of another.  THE ETHICS OF CARE Is an ethical theory that emphasizes the moral dimension of relationships and interactions. This moral perspective encourages individuals to help other people, most especially the valuable. Proponents of this believe that people have a moral obligation to respond to the needs of other people; and one cannot turn a blind eye on the problems of others.  ALIENATION Pessimistic view considers human relationships frustating and often inauthentic or deceptive. Arises when a person ceases to view the other as a distinct and authentic person and merely considers the other person as a mere object or means to satisfy personal interests. HOW CAN PHILOSOPHY HELP YOU EVALUATE YOUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS? Important values related to intersubjectivity include ACCEPTANCE OF DIFFERENCES and EMBRACING DIVERSITY.  EXAMPLE OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY RISEN ABOVE THEIR PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS TO LIVE PRODUCTIVE LIVES HELLEN KELLER ( 1880-1968) NICHOLAS JAMES “NICK” VUJICIC ( born 1982) ROSELLE AMBUBUYOG ( born 1980)