20XX presentation title 1

Happy New
Year!
 A. develop a sense of
other-awareness;

objectives B. evaluate the impact

of relating one-self to
others; and
C. answer the questions
related to the concept of
intersubjectivity.
 WHAT IS
SUBJECTIVITY?

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SUBJECTIVITY refers
to the perception or
experience of reality
from within a person‘s
own perspective (both
conscious and
unconscious) and
necessarily limited by
the boundary or
horizon of a person‘s
own worldview.
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 WHAT IS
INTERSUBJECTIVITY?

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 The term
intersubjectivity is
originally coined by
the philosopher
Edmund Husserl
(1859–1938).

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 - is the shared
perception of reality
among two or more
individuals. It is
made possible by
the awareness of the
self and the other.

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 It opens us up to the nature of
commitment, the value of others,
and the reality of love as the
highest form of recognition. It
pertains to human relationships
characterized by a shared sense of
responsibility toward each other,
respect for differences, and
empathy.
 STAIN the “Hero-Killer”
- One of the biggest antagonists in
My Hero Academia
- He is known to purge both heroes
and villains for using their power
on personal glory, selfish interest,
and wealth.
- labelled pro-heroes as “fake
heroes” for their conditional
heroism.
STAIN the “Hero-Killer”
When you think about
it, Stain’s observation
mirrors the ills of our
society. Some of us do
heroic deeds with some
conditions.
primary
goals
 True heroism lies on
intersubjectivity - you help
others out of empathy,
respect, and selflessness
without expecting
something in return.

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 PHILOSOPHICAL
PERSPECTIVES
ABOUT
INTERSUBJECTIVIT
Y
Mutual Understanding
an important objective of
any conversation be it a
simple dialogue or an
argumentation.
 h i o n
ug ca t
r o i
th mun
c o m Thoughts are refined,
relationship is deepened,
trust in others and
confidence in oneself are
built.
 l e
op
p e
h e n e ,
W ve rs
c o n bridgesare constructed,
strangers become
friends, and individuals
turn into a society of
people.
 BUT it is also common to see
individuals come into conflict
when they communicate.
WHY?

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 A. THEORY OF
COMMUNICATIVE
ACTION | JÜRGEN
HABERMAS
 Jürgen Habermas, a known
German sociologist and
philosopher introduces “speech
actions” as the predominant
means by which understanding is
achieved.
He formulated four tests, or
validity claims that must occur in
conversation to achieve mutual
understanding.
1. COMPREHENSIBILITY - pertains
to the use of ordinary language.
2. TRUTH - refers to how true the
uttered statement in reference to
objective facts.
 pertains to the
genuine intention of
the speaker which is
essential for the
hearer’s gaining trust.
Sincerity in
relationship is an
important aspect in
achieving mutual
understanding.
 4. RIGHTNESS - pertains to the
acceptable tone and pitch of voice
and expressions.
 B. I-THOU
RELATIONSHIP |
MARTIN BUBER
“machines which were invented
in order to serve men in their
work were no longer, like tools,
an extension of man’s arm but
man became that extension
doing the bidding of the
machines”.
The way man treats the machine
as an object becomes also his
way of treating the other human
person.
 He explored the
psychology of
individual man in
two distinct
modes or
relationships,
namely, the ‘I-It’
and the ‘I-Thou’.
1. Experience (I-It Relationship) - is
the mode that modern man almost
exclusively uses.
The “it” is viewed as a thing to be
utilized, a thing to be known, or put
for some purpose.
Modern human relationship is mostly
grounded on others viewing another
human person as an “it” rather than
as a “Thou” and treats everyone as
a means to their selfish ends.
 2. Encounter (I-Thou) - both the “I”
and the ‘other’ enter into a genuine
relationship as active participants.
This treating the other as a “You”
and not an “it” is, for Buber, made
possible by “Love” because in love,
subjects do not perceive each other
as objects but subjects.
 For Buber, love is an I-Thou relation
in which both subjects share a sense
of caring, respect, commitment, and
responsibility.
 By valuing the others we also
encourage or give them reason to
value us. Authenticity, therefore, lies
in mutual intersubjective relations
wherein despite our differences we
recognize each other as humans.
 The others are not means,
tools, or instruments for
the fulfilment of my whims
but, rather, they are a
companion in life, a friend
to rely on, a person worthy
to live with.

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C. FACE OF THE
OTHER |
EMMANUEL
LEVINAS
Whenever we deal with someone,
we use the values and beliefs that
we inherited from our society.
 For Emmanuel Levinas, a French
philosopher, these social values and
beliefs are abstract concept that
blurred our sight and hinder us in
seeing, accepting, and relating
humanely with “others” for we give
more importance to those concepts
than to the “concrete person” who
deserves more of our attention.
 Levinas offers lots
of good insights for
achieving authentic
intersubjective
relationship.
 1. We have our moral
duty and infinite
responsibility to people
who are marginalized
and underprivileged.
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 The vulnerable “others” are not
necessarily the one in the street but
sometime they are simply our
neighbors, members of our family,
and even our class/school mates.
 Usually, the “other” does not
actually need “something” from us
but only companionship, someone to
talk to, someone who has the heart
to listen.
 2. Be open for, prepared
to, and impassioned with
the radical difference of
the other.

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 Our society has taught us what is
moral and immoral, good and bad,
right and wrong. They serve as
standards of living in order for us to
live together harmoniously.
However, Levinas is also correct in
saying that they could also be
instruments for “uniform” behavior,
thinking, and living.
 3. Look at the reason
why we give, care, and
help the others.

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Reciprocity is not and should not be
the reason in fulfilling our
responsibility to others.
We give, help, assist because he/she
needs and no other reason.
Romantically speaking, this is
unconditional love, loving without
condition and selfish intention.
However, it will need deep faith in
God and genuine love for others to
be able to fulfil an extra-ordinary
responsibility.
Luckily, we have lots of exemplary
people – saints, missionaries,
leaders, doctors, teachers, simple
villagers, ordinary mother – in the
history of humankind in which we
can get inspiration.
 In a world where people control or
influence others in the name of
politics, religion, drugs or money, or
act as heroes with selfish intentions,
there is a need more than ever for
relationship-centered people to
stand up and show the world the gift
of intersubjective relationship.
Perhaps, the only way to peace is for
each and every person to recognize
the value of “others” and establish
authentic relationship centered on
unconditional love.
 Performance Task No. 2

Read/sing the lyrics of the song, ―Pananagutan”

by Rev. Fr. Eduardo P. Hontiveros, SJ.
 PANANAGUTAN
by Rev. Fr. Eduardo P. Hontiveros, SJ.

Walang sinuman ang nabubuhay para sa sarili lamang.

Walang sinuman ang namamatay para sa sarili lamang.

K.: Tayong lahat ay may pananagutan sa isa‟t-isa.

Tayong lahat ay tinipon ng Diyos na kapiling N‟ya.

Sa ating pagmamahalan at paglilingkod sa kanino man.

Tayo ay magdadala ng balita ng kaligtasan. (K.)

Sabay-sabay nang mag-aawitan ang mga bansa.

Tayo‟y tinuring ng Panginoon bilang mga anak. (K.)”
Answer the following questions.

1. What feelings have been evoked when you

read/sing the lyrics of the song?
2. What does Fr. Hontiveros mean about the line
―Tayong lahat ay may pananagutan sa isa‟t-isa‖?
3. What do you think is the author‘s inspiration in
writing the song?
4. Do you agree that a relationship can be
meaningful if based on sincerity and acceptance?
Why? Why not? Share a brief narrative about this
situation as it happens in your life.