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Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person Lecture #2 INTERSUBJECTIVITY How do we as human persons relate with others? Our ability to engage in meaningful interactions with other people, our surround...

Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person Lecture #2 INTERSUBJECTIVITY 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. INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS are made possible when the “self” becomes aware of the “other”, which includes everyone and everything outside of the self. - We are able to relate meaningfully with other human beings because we consider ourselves as essentially the same (recognizing the “self” in the “other”). INTERSUBJECTIVITY is the mutual recognition of each other as persons. - It also carries the meaning of “a unique relationship between distinct subjects.” LEVELS OF SELF-OTHER INTERACTION 1. Simple awareness of the existence of the other 2. Awareness of the self as being seen by others 3. Awareness of the self in the other SEEMING – an individual presents himself or herself in a certain way when dealing with others. What characterizes a genuine human interaction? DIALOGUE – made possible when the self realizes that the other is a genuine and unique individual - An interaction between persons that happens through the use of words, expressions, and body language. DIMENSIONS OF HUMAN PERSONALITY INTROVERT - a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone - Prefers working independently - Thinks before speaking and acting EXTROVERT - often described as talkative, sociable, action-oriented, enthusiastic, friendly, and out-going. - Thrives in team-oriented work settings. - Makes quick decisions AMBIVERT -someone who exhibits qualities of both introversion and extroversion. -person whose personality has a balance of extrovert and introvert features. OMNIVERT – Someone who exhibits qualities of both introversion and extroversion. -They can be extremely introverted when presented with situations they don’t want to be in. -people move between both extremes of social personality type depending on the setting and the situation. How does intersubjectivity define our interactions with other persons? EMPATHY - the ability to share emotions or putting yourself into other's shoes. *sympathy is “feeling with”, empathy is “feeling in” AVAILABILITY - willingness of a person to be present and be at the disposal of another ETHICS OFCARE - people have a moral obligation to respond to the needs of other people and one cannot turn a blind eye on the problem of others ALIENATION - arises when a person ceases to view the other person as a distinct and authentic person and considers a person 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. HELEN KELLER (1880-1968) - American author, political activist, and the first deaf-blind person to earn a bachelor’s degree. - Despite being blind and deaf, Helen learned to “hear” people’s speech by feeling their lips with their hands. - At age 22, she published an autobiography, “The Story of My Life”, which described her life and struggles growing up. - The book became the basis of a popular play titled “The Miracle Worker”.  NICHOLAS JAMES “NICK” VUJICIC - Australian evangelist and motivational speaker who was born with phocomelia, a condition in which a person is born with no arms or legs. - At 21, he graduated with a degree in Commerce and went on to pursue a career as a motivational speaker and evangelist. - In 2005, he founded Life Without Limbs, a non-profit organization and ministry. ROSELLE AMBUBUYOG - The first visually-impaired Filipino to graduate summa cum laude from Ateneo de Manila University in 2001. - She initiated “Project Roselle” together with the Rotary club of Makati-Ayala, and provided schools with software and equipment that will aid blind students with their studies. - She is also a motivational speaker and has given several talks and seminars THE BEATLES - They are Rejected by Decca Recording Studios who said “We don’t like your sound”, “They have no future in the show business” WALT DISNEY - He was fired from his job at a newspaper for “lacking imagination” and “having no original ideas.” COL. SANDERS - His recipe was rejected 1,009 times before anyone accepted it. - Sander's "secret recipe" was coined "Kentucky Fried Chicken", and quickly became a hit. HENRY A. FORD - - He was a failure at three businesses before succeeding with Motor Company. STEPHEN HAWKING - He is a physicist and cosmologist who, despite his rare medical condition called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), made significant contributions to contemporary studies of relativity and quantum physics. OPRAH WINFREY - - She experienced living in a poor household and was sexually abused. Despite this, she motivated herself to succeed and did so by being one of the riches women alive today. PREPARED BY: DIANA C. BAGUISTAN SPST I