Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION III – CENTRAL LUZON
PULONG BUHANGIN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Pulong Buhangin Santa Maria, Bulacan
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INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY
OF THE
HUMAN PERSON

Intersubjectivity
ACTIVITY SHEET
Module 6

NAME:_________________________________________
GRADE AND SECTION: __________________________
DATE OF SUBMISSIION : _________________________
I. OBJECTIVES

Content Standards:
The learner understands intersubjective human relations.

Performance Standards:
The learner performs activities that demonstrate an appreciation for talents of
persons with disabilities and those from the underprivileged sectors of society.

MELCs:
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 themselves; and
3. Performs activities that demonstrate an appreciation for the talents of persons
with disabilities and those from the underprivileged sectors of society.
 Objectives:
1. Discuss intersubjectivity and how it defines human interactions
and relationships;
2. Appreciate the talents and contributions to society of differently-
abled persons and those from the underprivileged sectors of society; and
3. Perform activities that demonstrate the talents of differently-abled persons
and those from the underprivileged sectors of society.

II. Content:
Topic: Intersubjectivity

III. PROCEDURES:

A. Preliminary Activities:
1. Pretest
Directions: Encircle the letter that corresponds to the correct
answer.
1. It refers to the unique relationship between distinct subjects.
A. Human interaction C. Self-awareness
B. Intersubjectivity D. Transcendence
2. Which of the following allows the person to give himself or
herself to others and receive others in his or her life and relate
with them?
A. Individuality C. Shared emotions
B. Interiority D. Social context
3. Which is considered as a deeper level of self-other interaction?
A. Knowledge of the existence of the other
B. Awareness of the self as being seen by others
C. Attentiveness to the surrounding environment
D. Understanding the unique behavior of the others
4. What is the defining characteristic which sets apart human
interaction from the interaction of other animals?
A. Human freedom C. human gaze
B. Human touch D. Human words
5. What is the term used to describe a situation where an
individual presents himself or herself in a certain way when
dealing with others?
A. “Mirroring” C. “Pretending”
B. “Performing” D. “Seeming”
6. A deeper and more genuine interaction is called _________.
A. Awareness C. Dialogue
B. Conversation D. Interiority
7. How does authentic or genuine relationship occur between two
individuals?
A. When the self realizes that the other is a unique individual
B. When two individuals begin to view each other as an other
C. When they acknowledge each other as distinct individuals
D. All of the above.
 8. Which of the following statements about dialogue is correct?
A. Dialogue is confined to words.
B. Dialogue is exactly similar to conversation.
C. Only beings with inner life can engage in a dialogue.
D. It is possible to have a dialogue with material objects.
9. Which situation below clearly illustrates a dialogue?
A. Asking a bystander for direction
B. Talking about politics with a stranger
C. Seeking for forgiveness from a parent
D. Inquiring on goods from a storekeeper
10. Which of these statements indicate that the speaker is ready to engage in
a genuine dialogue?
A. “I tend to ignore strangers.”
B. “I wish you were gone.”
C. “I always treat people with respect.”
D. “I think my idea is always better.
11. It refers to an important aspect of intersubjectivity that enables us
to experience another person’s emotions.
A. Alienation C. Dialogue
B. Availability D. Empathy
12.Which of the following circumstances depicts empathy?
A. Laughing at the mistakes or shortcomings of others
B. Feeling a friend’s grief over the death of a loved one
C. Calling intellectually-challenged classmates as lazy students
D. All of the above.
13. It refers to the willingness of a person to be present and be at the disposal of
another.
A. Alienation C. dialogue
B. Availability D. Empathy
14. What is the ethics of care?
A. It encourages individuals to help others especially the
vulnerable.
B. It emphasizes the moral dimension of relationships and
interactions.
C. It emphasizes our moral obligation to respond to the needs
of others.
D. All of the above.
15. What is alienation in the context of human interaction?
A. Viewing people positively
B. Considering the other people as mere objects
C. Regarding others as distinct and authentic persons
D. Believing that human actions are governed by selflessness
Review

Directions: Analyze the following situations. Give your recommendations on how

the persons involved can exercise freedom more responsibly. Write
your answer on the space provided.

1. Julia’s family is well-known for being wealthy and influential.

However, her family faced hard times in the previous year. Her
father’s business closed and they were forced to sell most of
their possessions and live a much simple life. Julia,
however, wishes to maintain her image among her friends.
She has resorted to borrowing money from relatives in order
to keep up with her well–off barkada.
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2. Mang Tony’s meat stall has been very profitable these days. It
turns out that he has been tampering with the weighing scales
and has been selling less meat at increased prices. One
time, some meat went stale and he decided to mix it with the
other fresh meat so he could still sell it.
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3. Bernard was asked by his teacher to photocopy handouts and
reading materials in their English class. His teacher
unknowingly inserted a copy of the final exam in the stack of
paper she gave to Bernard. When he saw the copy of the final
exam, Bernard quickly took it and placed it in his bag.
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B. Presenting the New Topic

Activity:
Directions: Think of the people you encounter every day. Identify
the persons to whom you are most likely to say the following
statements. Write their names on the blanks.

“How are you today?”

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“Did you hear the latest news?”
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“May I see your work?”
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“What must I do with my life now?”
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“I appreciate everything you have done for me.”
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“Without you, my life will have no meaning.”
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Processing Questions:

1. What sets apart the people whom you are intimate with from the
casual acquaintances in your life?
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2. Who are the people that you consider the easiest to relate to?
Who among them that you find difficult to get along with?
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3. What is the importance of having a meaningful relationship to
you?
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Abstraction (Discussion of the Topic)

Filipinos in general love to watch drama on TV. Perhaps, you

will agree that Ang Probinsyano became so popular not just because
it is an action-packed soap opera but also because it is filled with a
lot of discussions about relationships or interpersonal relations that
all of us can easily relate to. So, we laughed, cried, felt threatened,
grieved, loved, hoped, rejoiced, etc. together with Lola Flora, Cardo,
Alyana and the rest of the characters.
The word interpersonal is made from the combination of the
following:
a. inter= a prefix which means ‘between
b. person= which means ‘human’ or ‘individual’
c. -al= a suffix which means, ‘pertaining to’ or having the
character of’
Interpersonal thus, is a word we used in describing interactions
(pakikipag-ugnayan o pakikipag-halubilo) between people. In
philosophy however, when we say interpersonal relations we are
referring to interactions that exist between the Self (Ako) and
the Other (lahat ng nakakasamuha mo, maging tao o bagay).
The interaction between the Self and the Other is related to the
philosophical concept of intersubjectivity. Similar to the word
interpersonal, the word intersubjectivity is also comprise of three
groups of letters and/or words, namely: a. inter = again this is a
prefix which means ‘between’ b. subject = this refers to a person or
thing that is being discussed with. c. -ity = a suffix used to form
nouns which expresses state or condition From this, we can
conclude that intersubjectivity means a condition of relationship
between subjects or persons. If I relate with a friend for example,
and he or she relates back to me, intersubjectivity occurs.
Philosophically, this means that when the Self recognizes the
Other and the Other recognizes the Self, intersubjectivity happens.
Intersubjectivity also carries the meaning of a unique
relationship between separate individuals or subjects. When we say
unique, we are referring to the relationship that a human person
may experience when he or she engages in a very intimate and
personal relationship with others. When a person, for example, loves
others, he or she gives himself or herself to them and at the same
time receives them into his or her life and vice versa. This mutual
self-giving and receiving becomes possible because of the person’s
inner life or interiority (panloob na buhay) where his or her
thoughts, feelings, inner struggles, reactions, and the like “resides.”

Intersubjectivity or the Self-Other interaction

comes in two levels, which are:

A. First Level = this refers to the simple awareness of the Self

about the existence of the Other.
B. Deeper Level = this refers to the awareness of the Self as
being seen by Others.

Terms to Remember…

Alienation– This 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 a means to satisfy personal interests.
Availability– The willingness of a person to be present and be at
the disposal of another
Dialogue– Lead humans to strive to achieve deeper and more
substantial interactions and relations with other people.
Empathy- The ability to share emotions.
Ethics of care- It is an ethical theory that emphasizes the moral
dimension of relationships and interactions.
Seeming- Where an individual present himself or herself in a
certain way when dealing with others.

“Examples of People with Disabilities who have Successfully Risen

their Physical Limitations to Live Productive Lives”

1. Hellen Keller (1880-1968) -Was an American author, political

activist, and the first deaf-blind person to earn a bachelor’s
degree. She lost her hearing and sight when she was an infant
due to illness. Growing up, she developed a system of signs to
communicate with her family. When Helen was seven years old,
she met Ann Sullivan, a teacher who was herself visually-impaired.
-Anne taught Helen to recognize objects and learn their names;
and Helen quickly learned. Helen went on to attend an institute
for the blind and deaf, and at the age of 16 entered the
Cambridge School for Young Ladies. Four years later, she
was admitted to Radcliffe College. Helen was accompanied and
guided by Anne Sullivan throughout her studies. Despite being
 blind and deaf, Helen learned to “hear” people’s speech by feeling
their lips with her hands. She became proficient at using braille
and reading sign language. She eventually learned how to
speak, and became a well-known public speaker. Soon after
graduating from college, Helen spent her time giving speeches
and writing books. 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 entitled
“The Miracle Worker.”
2. Nicholas James “ Nick“ Vujicic ( born 1982 )- is an Australian
evangelist and motivational speaker who was born with
phocomelia, a condition in which a person is born with no arms
or legs. Nick’s condition meant that his early years well full of
challenges. Nick was born with two small and deformed feet, and
an operation enabled him to use his toes to grab and manipulate
objects. Because of his condition he was bullied as he grew up,
but it did not stop him from pursuing his dreams. At 21, he
graduated with a degree in Commerce and went on to purse a
career as a motivational speaker and evangelist. In 2005, he
founded Life Without Limbs, a non-profit organization and
ministry. He currently lives in California with his wife and two
sons.
3. Roselle Ambubuyog (born 1980)- is the first visually-impaired
Filipino to graduate summa cum laude from Ateneo de Manila
University in 2001. Roselle lost her eyesight at the age of six due
to illness. Despite her handicap, she was a consistent academic
honoree in her school, graduating valedictorian in both
elementary and high school. Her excellent performance in school
enabled her to participate I regular classes with sighted
students. In Ateneo, she studied Mathematics and the university
supported Roselle by purchasing software and equipment that
made braille copies of exams, lecture notes, and other classroom
materials. Due to her outstanding academic performance, she
gained many awards and recognitions. Among them were Ten
Outstanding Students of the Philippines, the BPI Science Award
from the BPI Foundation, and the Gawad Sentenaryo Awards
from the National Centennial Commission. Upon her graduation,
Roselle continued to study for a master’s degree and also devoted
her efforts helping visually– impaired students. She initiated
“Project Roselle” together with the Rotary Club of Makati-Ayala,
and provided schools with software and equipment, such as
computers and printer, that will aid blind students in their
studies. She worked at Freedom scientific, Inc. as a consultant
in developing software for people who are visually-impaired and
those with learning disabilities. She also worked as product and
support manager at Code Factory, which is the world’s leading
provider of software that allow the visually-impaired to access
mobile devices such as cell phones. Roselle is also a motivational
speaker and has given several talks and seminars to students,
teachers, and professionals.
INDEPENDENT ACTIVITIES:

Activity A- I– Thoughts!

Directions: Answer the questions below and write your answer on

the space provided.

1. Have you experienced then having a genuine dialogue with

someone?
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2. What do you think is the difference between having a
casual conversation with a stranger on recent events and
discussing more personal issues like life goals, emotional
problems, or moral dilemmas with your friends or family?
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Generalization

Directions: Complete the sentence below. Write your answer on

the space provided.

Interpersonal relations refer to _______________________________

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Intersubjectivity refers to ____________________________________
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Seeming is __________________________________________________
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Reflection
Directions: Describe in detail a deep, genuine, and meaningful
interaction that you have experienced so far with another person
and reflect on how this particular encounter has affected you as a
person. Write your answer on the space provided.
 EVALUATION
Posttest

Directions: Encircle the letter that corresponds to the correct

answer.

1. It refers to the shared awareness and understanding among

persons. It is made possible by the awareness of the self and
the others.
A. Availability C. Intersubjectivity
B. Empathy D. Seeming
2. It is an important aspect of intersubjectivity and its driven by a
person’s awareness of the emotions and thoughts of other
people. It enables a person to place himself or herself in the
shoes of others and leads to a greater understanding and
appreciation of others.
A. Availability C. Intersubjectivity
B. Empathy D. Seeming
3. It refers to the willingness of a person to be present for another
and to render assistance to another.
A. Availability C. Intersubjectivity
B. Empathy D. Seeming
4. It refers to the way a person presents himself or herself when
dealing with others.
A. Availability C. Intersubjectivity
B. Empathy D. Seeming
5. He was an American author, political activist and the first
deaf-blind person to earn a bachelor’s degree. She spent her
time giving speeches and writing at the age of 22, she published
an autobiography, The Story of My Life.
A. Roselle Ambubuyog C. Manny Pacquio
B. Helen Keller D. Nicholas James “Nick“ Vujicic
6. He is an Australian evangelist and motivational speaker who
was born with phocomelia.
A. Roselle Ambubuyog C. Manny Pacquio
B. Helen Keller D. Nicholas James “Nick“ Vujicic
7. It is a condition in which a person is born with no arms or legs.
A. Galactosemia C. Phocomelia

8. She is the first visually-impaired Filipino to graduate summa cum

laude from Ateneo de Manila University in 2001 and initiated
“Project Roselle”.
A. Roselle Ambubuyog C. Manny Pacquio
B. Helen Keller D. Nicholas James “Nick“ Vujicic
9. It is a deep and genuine relationship between persons.
A. Availability C. Intersubjectivity
B. Dialogue D. Seeming
10. This arises when a person ceases to view the other as a distinct
 and authentic person and merely considers the other as a mere
object or a means to satisfy personal interests.
A. Alienation C. Intersubjectivity
B. Dialogue D. Seeming
11. It is an ethical theory that emphasizes the moral dimension of
relationships and interactions.
A. Ethics of care C. Ethics of love
B. Ethics of hope D. Ethics of wisdom
12. Which of the following describes as the freedom of choice?
A. Freedom C. Psychological freedom
B. Physical freedom D. Responsibility
13. Which of the following refers to the person being accountable
for his or her actions and their consequences?
A. Freedom C. Psychological freedom
B. Physical freedom D. Responsibility
14. Which of the following refers to the shared awareness and
understanding among persons?
A. Availability C. Intersubjectivity
B. Dialogue D. Seeming
15. Which of the following refers to the actions to the way a person
presents him or herself when dealing with others?
A. Availability C. Intersubjectivity
B. Dialogue D. Seeming

Enrichment Activities

True or False

Directions: Read the statements carefully and determine whether

it is true or false. Write T if the statement is true and F if the
statement is false. Write your answer on the space provided.

____1. A wrong act is an act that is morally forbidden for people to

do so.
____2. Risking your life to save others from inevitable dangers is an
example of a wrong act.
____3. No one is morally required to act heroically and forfeited one’s
life as a consequence from such act to save others from
danger or death.
____4. Giving food packs in the midst of pandemic is against the
established standard of ethical principles.
____5. Jeno exhausts all the means to get medicines to cure his sick
mother but all to no avail. No other option left for him but to
steal the medicines from a pharmacy. His action, in this case,
is morally justified since to do it (stealing) was his only and
last option.
____6. Taking advantage of the crisis situation by offering your help
to your neighbour and expecting something in return is
considered a right action.
 ____7. Murder is an example of right action.
____8. Doing things right falls under the category of right act.
____9. All actions have consequences that make us morally
responsible for others.
____10. Stealing is right as long as you will not be caught.

References:
Abella, Roberto D., Introduction to the Philosophy of the
Human Person , pages 76-110, Department of Education
Cascara, Archie Mallen Introduction to the Philosophy of the
Human Person , 1-25, ADM Quarter 1, Department of
Education