A lesson in Philosophy

1. INTERSUBJECTIVITY
QUARTER 4 MODULE 2
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY – GRADE 11
MARIVETTE JOY M. BENEDICTO, T-II/GUIDANCE DESIGNATE

2. OBJECTIVES:
Realize that intersubjectivity requires accepting differences
and not to impose on to others
• Explain that authentic dialogue means accepting others
even if they are different from themselves
• Performs activities that demonstrate an appreciation for
the talents of persons with disabilities and those from the
underprivileged sectors of society

3. TOPICS
Lesson 1: What is Intersubjectivity?
• Lesson 2: Elements of Interpersonal
Relationships
• Lesson 3: Empathy and Society

4. LET US REVIEW!
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.

5. 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 possible when
the self becomes aware of the other, which includes
everyone and everything outside of the self.

6. LET US REVIEW!
In one of the past chapters of this module,
we have learned that a human person has:
self-awareness
self-determination
externality,
and dignity.

7. LESSON 1:
Intersubjectivity
WHAT IS IT?

8. Take a moment to look at one of your
family members.
Are you aware of his or her
existence?
If your answer is yes, then you
are correct since you can perceive
your family member through your
senses.

9. Your classmate is the other, a being
that exists outside of yourself.
Now look at an object at your desk. It may
be a pencil, ball-pen, piece of paper, or any
object. That object is also another, as it is a
thing that also exists outside of yourself.

10. What is INTERSUBJECTIVITY?
Intersubjectivity is a philosophical concept
that explore the mutual recognition of each
other as persons.

11. INTERSUBJECTIVITY
It cannot be denied that we interact with
other beings in the world, but some of
these beings that we interact with are
persons and must be recognized as such.

12. Intersubjectivity
It also carries the meaning of unique
relationship between distinct subjects.
It refers to the characteristics of the human
person to engage in a very intimate and
personal relationship with others who are
different from him or her but who are also like
him or her.

13. Which of the following actions is more
reasonable?
You begin talking to your family member,
telling him or her about a funny experience you
had in school.
You begin talking to the piece of paper on your
desk, telling about a funny experience you had in
school.

14. COMPARE AND CONTRAST
SCENE 1 SCENE 2

15. Which among the
two situations depict
the “self”
acknowledging the
“other”?
Which among the two
situation shows an
internal reaction
unique only to the
“self” and the “other”?

16. Lastly, if you are in
both situations,
which of the two
would elicit the most
emotions out of
you?
Would it be staring at
your crush or staring at
a stranger?

17. LESSON 2:
Elements of Interpersonal
Relationships

18. What is a DIALOGUE?
A DIALOGUE is an interaction
between two persons that happens
through speech or the use of
words, expressions, and body
language.

19. NO. 1: DIALOGUE
However, it must be noted that dialogue is not
confined to words. Actions, gestures, and other
expressions maybe used to convey a person's
inner life.

20. DIALOGUE
Whenever a person speaks, he or she expresses a
personal interiority and communicates this part of
himself or herself to another person.
This is the reason why it is not possible to have a
dialogue with the material, object, a plan, or even a
pet. Only beings with interiority or an inner life can
engage in a dialogue.

21. CONCLUSION - Dialogue
A dialogue occurs when two persons
“open up” to each other and give and
receive one another in their encounter.

22. Genuine dialogue occurs when persons
are willing to share themselves with one
another period, the awareness of each
other’s presence as a true person defined
by the acceptance of each other's
uniqueness and differences.
When everyone enters a dialogue with
this mindset, then it is truly a dialogue
between equals.

23. Other Elements of Interpersonal
Relationships
1.EMPATHY
2.AVAILABILITY

24. WHAT IS EMPATHY?
Empathy, or 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.

25. EMPATHY
Human persons are actively aware of the emotional states
of other people and they use this information to determine
their own actions and behavior. Empathy enables us to
experience another person's emotions such as happiness,
anger, and sadness.

26. What is AVAILABILITY?
Another characteristic of a meaningful and
genuine human relationship is availability, or
the willingness of a person to be present and be
at the disposal of another.

27. AVAILABILITY
For instance, you went to an unfamiliar place and cannot
locate the place where you are supposed to go.
What will you do? You might think of asking directions from
the people living in the area.
How will you feel if you were asking for directions, but the
people you were asking kept ignoring you?
What will you think about these people?

28. AVAILABILITY
Let us say a stranger approach you in the street
asking for help.
What will be your first reaction?
Will you try and help that person,
or will you ignore him or her?

29. CONCLUSION
Important values related to Inter subjectivity include acceptance of
differences and embracing diversity. We understand that each
person is unique, therefore, differences will exist among groups of
people.
When we look at physical traits and even behavior, we can see that
no two persons look and think the same. When we consider views,
beliefs, and ideas the differences become much more pronounced.
We must accept that people will have different views and beliefs.
What unites us all is our shared humanity and dignity.

30. ASSIGNMENT
1. Research on a person with disability who has lived a
productive and meaningful life despite his or her disability.
Discussed his or her background, significant achievements,
as well as the traits that enabled him or her to succeed in
life.
2. Have you ever engaged in a genuine and meaningful
interaction with another person? Write a reflection paper
describing this encounter and how it affected you.

31. END OF PRESENTATION