LESSON 6:

INTERSUBJECTI
VITY
Prepared by:
Leah Amor V. Felicilda
OBJECTIVES:
1.) Realize that intersubjectivity requires accepting
differences and not to imposing on others (PPT11/12-
IIc-6.1);
2.) Explain that authentic dialogue means accepting
others even if they are different from themselves
(PPT11/12-IId-6.3); and
3.) Perform activities that demonstrate the talents of
persons with disabilities and those from the
underprivileged sectors of society (PPT11/12-Iie-6.4).
DESCRIBE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE
FAMILY MEMBERS. WHICH OF THESE
SITUATIONS DO YOU PREFER?

A B
HARMONIOUS Community
RELATIONSHIP
Productive
Meaningful
beneficial.

Family Friends Schoolmates

HOW DO WE AS HUMAN
PERSON RELATE WITH
OTHERS?
A person’s ability to engage in meaningful interactions with other
people, his or her surroundings, and the things around him or her, is
rooted in the human 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.
INTERSUBJECTIVITY
The notation of recognizing the self in the other is how philosophers
define interpersonal relations.
Intersubjectivity refers to the shared awareness and understanding
among persons. It is made possible by the awareness of the self and
the other.
Intersubjectivity also carries the meaning of ”a unique relationship
between distinct subjects.”
The relationship between the self and the other enables the person to
relate to others and establish and maintain meaningful relationships.
SELF-OTHER INTERACTION
Philosophers identify various levels of self-other interaction.
1. First level is simple awareness of the existence of the other.
2. Deeper level is the awareness of the self as being seen by others.
“Seemingly” action refers to the way a person presents himself or
herself when dealing with others. The way we act with other people
is often influenced by our ideas of how these people sees us. Some
people, however, engage in seeming actions to deceive and
manipulate others.
WHAT CHARACTERIZES A
GENUINE HUMAN
INTERACTION?
1.) Dialogue - a deep and genuine relationship between persons;
occurs when two persons “open up” to each other
2.) Empathy - the ability to share emotions.
There is a difference between sympathy and empathy;
sympathy is “feeling with” and empathy is “feeling in”.
3.) Availability - refers to the willingness of a person to be present
for another and to render assistance to another.
WHAT CHARACTERIZES A
GENUINE HUMAN
INTERACTION?

Dialogue Availability
Empathy
HOW DOES INTERSUBJECTIVITY DEFINE
OUR INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER
PERSONS?
Human persons naturally seek and are able to achieve and
maintain genuine, meaningful relations with each other.
The human person is considered as a “being with others”.
Human existence is a continual dialogue with the other and
that the self becomes whole through interaction with other
people and his or her surroundings.
Which means that his or her identity and destiny are shaped
by relating with others.
HOW DOES INTERSUBJECTIVITY DEFINE
OUR INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER
PERSONS?
1.)Ethics of Care - emphasizes the moral dimension of human
interactions; believes that people have a moral obligation to
respond to the needs of others, and encourages individuals to
extend help to people in need.

2.) Alienation - refers to a state when a person ceases to view

the other as a distinct and authentic person; considers others as
merely objects or means to satisfy personal interests or desires.
HOW DOES INTERSUBJECTIVITY DEFINE
OUR INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER
PERSONS?
Look at the following pictures. What can you do to lend assistance
to these people?

Ethics of Care or the moral perspective to help other

people, most especially the vulnerable.
 HOW DOES INTERSUBJECTIVITY DEFINE OUR
INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER PERSONS?
Look at the pictures below. How would you feel when you
encounter these situations?

Alienation or negative human interactions

HOW CAN PHILOSOPHY HELP YOU
EVALUATE YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH
OTHERS
 Important values related to intersubjectivity include
acceptance of differences and embracing diversity.
 What unites us all is our shared humanity and dignity.
 Meaningful and beneficial human relationships are
founded on the values of acceptance, openness, and
respect. As humans, we are driven by our shared dignity to
treat each other with respect and acceptance.
 We understand that each person is unique, therefore,
differences will exist among groups of people and we have
to accept them
ACTIVITY: BLIND-FOLD
Prepare a pen and paper with you.
Get a blind fold and cover your eyes.
Get the pen and paper.
Follow the instruction given to you.
INSTRUCTIONS:
 Draw an inverted triangle.
 On top of the inverted triangle, draw a semi circle with the
base facing down.
 Draw 10 dots scattered inside the semi circle.
 Draw a small circle on the top of the semi circle.
 Lastly, at the bottom of the inverted triangle, write your
name (nickname only).
 Now, take off the blind fold and check what you have
drawn.
ACTIVITY: BLIND-FOLD
 Were you able to draw a ice cream cone with a
cherry on top?
 Are you satisfied with your drawing?
 How did you feel when you were blind-folded?
 Do you think you will be able to draw better if
you were not blind-folded?
 What realization did you get during the
activity?
HOW CAN PHILOSOPHY HELP YOU
EVALUATE YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH
OTHERS
Those who are physically and mentally
challenged often experience hardships because
of their condition
 Examples of people with disabilities who have
successfully risen above their physical
limitations to live productive lives include
Helen Keller, Nick Vujicic, and Roselle
Ambubuyog.
GROUP ACTIVITY (30 MINS)
ACTIVITY 15: SUCCESSFUL PWDS
 Research on a person with disability who has lived a
productive and meaningful life despite his or her
disability. Discuss his or her background, significant
achievements, as well as the traits that enabled him or her
to succeed in life. Then present to class in a creative
manner about the story of the person assigned to your
group.
 Group 1 – Helen Keller
 Group 2 – Nicholas James “Nick” Vujicic
 Group 3 – Roselle Ambubuyog
 BIOGRAPHY RUBRIC
Criteria Rating
The presentation was organized, creative and interesting. 1 2 3 4 5
The presentation clearly presents a profile of the individual 1 2 3 4 5
and provides complete background information.
The students participate actively in preparing for the 1 2 3 4 5
presentation.
The presentation successfully conveys the intended 1 2 3 4 5
message.
TOTAL (20 points)
HELEN
KELLER
Helen Keller born June 27,
1880, Tuscumbia, Alabama,
U.S. She is an American
author and educator who
was blind and deaf. Her
education and training
represent an extraordinary
accomplishment in the
education of persons with
these disabilities.
NICK Nicholas James Vujicic
VUJICIC born on December 4, 1982
is an Australian American
Christian evangelist and
motivational speaker born
with tetra-amelia
syndrome, a rare disorder
characterized by the
absence of arms and legs.
ROSELLE AMBUB
UYOG
Roselle Rodriguez Am
bubuyog was born on
January 12, 1980. she
is Ateneo's first blind
student who graduated
Valedictorian and
summa cum laude.
LET’S CHECK
WHAT YOU
HAVE LEARNED
Are you ready for a QUIZ?