Lesson 2: Person and the Other Flashcards
are influenced by the concepts of self-awareness, individuality, and authenticity
interpersonal relations
refers to the understanding of oneself as an existing human being that recognizes human existence as distinct from other living beings and other humans as well
self-awareness
refers to the person’s awareness that he or she should live his or her life on his or her own terms and to live a life that is distinct from other people
individuality
achieved once the individual’s thoughts, ideas, and actions express and upholds his or her individuality
authenticity
for interpersonal relations to exist there must first be recognition of these two
the self and the other
awareness of one’s individuality
self
- refers to objects outside of personal experience
- individuals apart from the self
other
- philosophical concept that is related to the interaction between the self and the other
- shared awareness and understanding among people
intersubjectivity
first level of self-other interaction
simple awareness of the existence of the other
deeper level of self-other interaction
awareness of the self as being seen by others
is considered by philosophers as a defining characteristic of the self-other relationship
self-consciousness
is considered a defining characteristic that sets apart human interaction from the interaction of other species
human gaze
where an individual presents himself/herself in a certain way when dealing with others
seeming
Martin Buber describes persons as taking on roles or characters
seeming
- much deeper level of self-other interaction
- refers to genuine relationship established among individuals
dialogue
True or False
acknowledging each other’s presence is the beginning of an authentic relationship
True
distancing of the self from the other
monologue
where the individual ceases to view the other as a distinct and authentic person
alienation
happens when human being is treated as an object
alienation
True or False
empathy gives rise to the exploitation of people
False
Alienation gives rise to the exploitation
Edith Stein defines the self-other relationship as being driven by
empathy
awareness and recognition that the other is a human person with thoughts and feelings
empathy
is more than just shared understanding, but is the capability to put oneself “in the place where other is”
intersubjectivity
willingness of a person to be present and be at the disposal of another
availability
True or False
human existence is a continuous dialogue with the other, the self becomes whole through interaction with nature, with other people, and God
True
- emphasizes the moral dimension of relationship and interactions
- encourages individuals to see to the needs of other people
ethics of care
philosphers agree to the general notion of the human person as a “________”; a human person continually seeks and maintains harmonious relationship
“being-with-others”
The Christian perspective considers human relations in the context of ______
community
the relationship between God and man is defined as
fellowship and covenant
