Lesson 2: Intersubjectivity Flashcards
This refers to the shared understanding and interaction between two or more individuals.
Intersubjectivity
A relationship characterized by mutuality, reciprocity, and genuine dialogue. It involves encountering the other person as a whole, unique being, with openness and respect.
I-You Relationship
“Being-with one another, talking with one another, is itself an understanding of Being.“ is said by?
Martin Heidegger
A relationship where the other person is treated as an object, a means to an end, or a category. It lacks genuine engagement and focuses on utility or function.
I-It Relationship
A Jewish philosopher known for his work on existentialism, dialogue, and the philosophy of religion.
Martin Buber
He is most famous for his book “I and Thou,” which explores the I-You and I-It relationships and emphasizes the importance of genuine dialogue in human existence.
Martin Buber
A philosopher, theologian, and the head of the Catholic Church from 1978 to 2005.
Karol Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II)
He developed a philosophy known as “personalism,” which emphasizes the dignity and value of the human person. He stressed the importance of intersubjectivity and authentic relationships in human flourishing.
Karol Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II)
An English writer, philosopher, and advocate for women’s rights.
Mary Wollstonecraft
She is best known for her book “A Vindication of the Rights of Woman” (1792), which argues for the equality of women and the importance of education for their full development as human beings.
Mary Wollstonecraft
A genuine and open exchange between individuals where each participant is truly present and listening to the other.
Authentic Dialogue
This refers to the segment of the population that faces systemic disadvantages and barriers to social, economic, and political participation.
Underprivileged sector of the society
This refers to the shared understanding and interaction between two or more individuals.
Intersubjectivity
It’s the realm of shared meaning, where individuals connect and communicate, recognizing each other as unique subjects with their own thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Intersubjectivity
It is a concept commonly used in philosophy, psychology, sociology, and related fields to describe the way in which individuals can understand and relate to each other’s subjective experiences.
Intersubjectivity
KEY POINTS OF INTERSUBJECTIVITY
It’s about recognizing each other as unique individuals with their own thoughts and feelings, and finding common ground through communication and interaction.
Shared Understanding
KEY POINTS OF INTERSUBJECTIVITY
It’s not just about “me” and “you,” but about the “we” that emerges when we connect. It moves beyond individual perspectives and acknowledges the space between people where meaning is co-created.
Beyond Individual Subjectivity
KEY POINTS OF INTERSUBJECTIVITY
Intersubjectivity requires recognizing the other person as a subject, not an object. It involves seeing them as an equal participant in the interaction, with their own agency and perspective.
Mutual Recognition
KEY POINTS OF INTERSUBJECTIVITY
Without some level of shared understanding, communication becomes difficult, if not impossible. We rely on intersubjectivity to interpret language, gestures, and expressions, and to convey our own thoughts and intentions.
Essential for Communication
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The ability to understand and share the feelings of others is crucial for intersubjectivity.
Empathy
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Being able to see things from another person’s point of view is essential for finding common ground.
Perspective-taking
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The ability to focus on the same object or event together is a basic building block of intersubjectivity.
Joint Attention
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Intersubjectivity is essential for forming and maintaining healthy _____________. It allows us to connect with others on a deeper level and build trust and understanding.
Relationships
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It plays a crucial role in how we understand and interact with the social world.
Social Cognition
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Shared meanings and practices are the foundation of __________, and intersubjectivity is the process through which these are created and maintained.
Culture
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Explored by thinkers like Edmund Husserl, Martin Heidegger, and Jean-Paul Sartre, who examined how intersubjectivity shapes our understanding of ourselves and the world.
Philosophy
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Studied in areas like developmental psychology, social psychology, and psychoanalysis, focusing on how intersubjectivity develops and influences our relationships and behaviors.
Psychology
It suggests that our understanding of ourselves and the world around us is fundamentally intertwined with our relationships with others.
The Social Dimension of the Self
It is a philosophical concept that emphasizes the crucial role of social interaction in shaping our very being.
The Social Dimension of the Self
It is a branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of being, existence, and reality. It explores questions about what kinds of things exist, what their essential properties are, and how they relate to each other.
Ontology
In Karol Wojtyla’s encyclical letter, Fides et ratio, he criticized the traditional definition of human as “________ ______”. He maintains that the human person is the one who exists and acts (conscious acting, has a will, has self-determination).
rational animal
Where was Karol Wojtyla born?
Wadowice, Poland
It is a Chinese ethical and philosophical system that revolves around the moral development of individuals and the cultivation of a harmonious society.
Key Ideas:
Confucianism
CONFUCIANISM
Often translated as “benevolence” or “humaneness,” Confucius emphasized the importance of cultivating virtues, particularly the virtue of compassion and kindness
Ren (仁)
CONFUCIANISM
Refers to ritual, propriety, and etiquette. Confucius believed that adherence to proper conduct and rituals was essential for social harmony
Li (礼)
CONFUCIANISM
Stresses the importance of filial piety, or respect and obedience to one’s parents and ancestors.
Li (礼)
CONFUCIANISM
The concept of the “gentleman” or “noble person,” someone who embodies moral integrity and acts with benevolence.
Junzi (君子)
It creates human world, it is a tool for communication, Information, social interaction, and amazement
Language
A conversation that is attuned to each other and to whatever they are talking about
Dialog
“A conversation is creative, poetic, and deep that allows humanity to exist as more than entities” is said by?
Heidegger
An authentic dialogue entails a person-person, a mutual sharing or selves, acceptance, and sincerity.
I-thou relation
Refers to the interpersonal which fulfills and actualizes oneself.
I-YOU relation
