Module 6 Flashcards
A “sharing of subjective states by two or more individuals.” (Scheff 2006).
Intersubjectivity
It is the organic union of the subjective reality and the objective reality of beings.
Intersubjectivity
Three Philosophers regarding Intersubjectivity
Confucius
Martin Buber
Karol Wojtyla
It is a virtue central to man that can be found in his sociality or intersubjectivity.
Main idea of Confucianism
Ren, or “Human-heartedness”
Stresses order and harmony in the world. His aims can be achieved through practical, concrete, particular, and perceptual ways.
Confucius
Confucian thinking on intersubjectivity is _________ ________.
Practical Humanism
There is an emphasis on human actions in sociality. He calls every man to love the other through actions, not through thoughts.
Confucius
Jewish philosopher who introduced the “I- Thou” and “I-It” relationships to embody his philosophy of intersubjectivity.
Martin Buber
We have to treat another person as a subject. and we have to respect others as we respect ourselves.
Martin Buber
We can only recognize the self in the context of the other.
We need to accept, respect, be sincere, and have dialogue with the other.
Martin Buber
Also known as St. John Paul II, but is referred as his real name as his work in Philosophy.
Karol Wojtyla
Human action is the foundation of our being
Karol Wojtyla
But human reality is also about being with others, so our actions are also directed towards others. This form of action is now called…?
Participation
Since man is a member of this community, his experience with others gives him meaning and allows him to create meaning with others.
Karol Wojtyla
In this theory, man has the capacity to share himself to others.
Theory of Participation
