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Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person Intersubjectivit y  Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person INTRODUCTION Learning Objectives: At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to: a. realize that intersubjectivity requires accepting differences and...

Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person Intersubjectivit y  Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person INTRODUCTION Learning Objectives: At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to: a. realize that intersubjectivity requires accepting differences and not to imposing on others; b. explain that authentic dialogue means accepting others even if they are different from themselves; and c. appreciate the talents of persons with Think & Share Instructions: In the context of philosophy, describe the pictures below using the guide questions provided. Discuss your answers with your partner. Guide Questions: 1. What can you see in the picture? 2. How do you feel while looking at the picture? 3. Upon seeing the situation, what can you do to respond to their needs? 1 2 3 Think-Pair-Share Guide Questions: 1. What can you see on the picture? 2. How do you feel while looking at the picture? 3. Upon seeing the situation, what can you do to respond to their needs?  Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person INTRODUCTIO N  Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person Intersubjectivit y "Better For Me" The class will be choosing one item they prefer from the pictures that will be shown on the next slides. They will then explain why they prefer such. Quescussion: Why do people have different choices/preferences? Quescussion: How can we respond to the dispute based on the varied choices/preferences? Quescussion: How can we arrive at a certain agreement in spite of our differences?  Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person Intersubjectivit y  Intersubjectivity Intersubjectivity - is a fundamental notion that human persons are not solitary beings. - A person always lives one’s life together with other human beings. - In Filipino - “Pakikipagkapwa tao.” Lastly, in an intersubjective relationship, a person not only fulfills one’s call to be human to others but, most importantly, values this kind of relationship. I-Thou; I-it – (Martin Buber)  I-Thou is a subject-to-subject relationship, a person-to-person relationship. Hence, the I-Thou relationship is not a meeting wherein one keeps a distance from the other but an encounter wherein realities are shared and unified. All forms of relationship that are guided by the I-Thou relationship are grounded on dialogue. Dialogue for Buber is the life of relation. Genuine dialogue is commonly understood as a humane dialogue wherein sincerity, presence, sharing, mutuality, availability, and fidelity are manifested. Relationships are gradually developed, strengthened, and grounded through dialogue. If we could entirely grasp or possess the Other, they would cease to be the Other—they would simply be an extension of our own knowledge or self. Levinas is suggesting that true ethical relationships with others must respect their irreducibility, their difference, and their transcendence. The Other remains beyond our control, comprehension, or domination, which calls for an ethical responsibility to engage with them in their otherness, without trying to subsume them under our own terms. In Levinas's philosophy, this is central to his ethics of responsibility, where encountering the Other, especially in their vulnerability, calls us to respond with care, respect, and openness, rather than trying to dominate or fully understand them. 30 In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. 31 A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. 32 So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two denarii[c] and gave them to Question In the Gospel according to Luke, there was a mention of a Samaritan (not a Jew, an enemy of Jews because considered as ceremonially unclean). This Samaritan took the time to rescue a dying person by the wayside. Why do you think the Samaritan offered help to one who considers him an enemy? Our responsibility’s generality obliges us to compare the unique Other with all Others, meaning, we allow for equal treatment and calculation. It requires the I call for justice between the Other and the many Other. It means that the I should come up with a definitive and conclusive ethical responsibility for the Other in confronting both the Other and the many Other. In this regard, the Other or many Other commands the I to respond to that inevitable call. Empathy – (Edith Stein) Empathy according to Stein, is an experience of another person's experience.  It is putting oneself in the shoes of others.  is built on an understanding of people in a community with each other. Ethics of Care – Carol Gilligan - Caring must be the social responsibility of both men and women - Emphasizes the importance of interconnectedness and relationships in guiding moral judgment - By empathizing and understanding the needs of others we can make morally informed choices - The ethics of care invites us to consider our actions' impact on others, particularly those we have close relationships with  Formative Question Emily, a successful career professional, had been taking care of her aging parents. One day, she received a notice of promotion requiring her to relocate to the next city, about a 5-hour drive from their residence. If you were Emily, which would you choose; stay where she is right now or accept the promotion and relocate to the next city? 2 nd Meeting ASSESSMENT Reflective Essay: The students are given time to express their realizations or insights by writing an evaluative essay on Intersubjectivity and our moral responsibility to others and many others. Situation 1 : During the Holy Week, you participated in Visita Iglesia with your family. It is part of your tradition that during this activity, you will pack your own lunch to eat after/in the middle of the said activity. Now, it’s time for lunch and you were about to eat your packed lunch at the side of the street when a group of street children approached you and asked for food. You are really hungry and tired from the activity but you feel pity for the children. What would you do and why? Situation 2 : You are late for your Periodical Exam and you happen to see a blind person having a hard time crossing the busy intersection. You are torn between helping this person and be on your way so that you will not miss your exam. What would you do and why?  SYNTHESIS 1.What is Intersubjectivity? Why do we vary in various aspects of life? (R) 2.How can we meet at an understanding in spite all of the varying aspects of our lives? Do we have responsibility towards others? (U) 3.How can we exercise the moral responsibility and obligation towards other people especially those who belong to the marginalized sectors of our society and those people with disabilities? (App)  SYNTHESIS We have come to a realization that although we are the same human persons, we still have so many differences. These differences would often lead us to disagreements or disputes but despite that, we meet half way and come up with an understanding of both sides through a meaningful dialogue We might not totally agree with the other person but we should strive to understand him, because as a human person or as a subject, he has his own ideas, freedom, values, principles, and preferences. We ought not to see them merely as objects or instruments but rather as subjects or our other self. We are not man for  SYNTHESIS Moreover, upon realizing that we are intersubjective thus we also have different experiences, situations and needs. Thus, we, in our own selves are unique. As human persons, we also could also feel directly and indirectly the experiences of other people, that is, we can put ourselves into the shoes of others. This would lead us to be empathetic with them. Seeing them in such inhumane situations and circumstances calls for a moral responsibility and obligation for us to be of help to them.