Philo Intersubjectivity Flashcards
coined word from the prefix “inter” which connotes “among and between” and the philosophical term “subject” that is equivalent to a conscious being.
Intersubjectivity
“sharing of subjective states by two or more individuals.”
INTERSUBJECTIVITY
refers to the characteristic of the human person to engage in a very intimate and personal relationship with others who are different from him or her but who are also like him or her.
INTERSUBJECTIVITY
Jewish philosopher who introduced the “I-Thou” and “I-It” relationships to embody his philosophy of intersubjectivity.
MARTIN BUBER
the most meaningful relationship in the realm of humanity.
“I-Thou” relationship
The “I” is the same with the “Thou” and there should be _________relationship between them.
mutual
This is a “person-to-person” relationship, “subject-to-subject” relation
“I-Thou” relationship
TWO LEVELS OF SELF-OTHER
INTERACTION
- simple awareness of the existence of the other.
- awareness of the self as being seen by others. (self consciousness)
This self-consciousness is considered by philosophers as a defining characteristic of the self-other relationship.
awareness of the self as being seen by others.
The unique phenomenon of the __________ is considered a defining characteristic which sets apart human interaction from the interaction of other species.
human gaze
Also, the awareness of the ____________ is an important element in all other aspects of interpersonal interactions. The way we act with other people is often influenced by our ideals of how these people see us.
“self in the other”
an individual presents himself nor herself in a certain way when dealing with others.
SEEMING
T or F. Seeming is considered as a conscious, natural act on the part of humans.
F. Unconcious
WHAT CONSTITUTES GENUINE
HUMAN INTERACTION?
- DIALOGUE
This deeper and more genuine interaction is called a
Dialogue
When two individuals begin to view each other as an other – that is, truly acknowledging each other’s presence – then that is the beginning of an authentic relationship and a__________
dialogue.
an interaction between persons that happens through speech or the use of words, expressions, and body language.
Diaglogue
occurs when two persons “open up” to each other and give and receive one another in their encounter
Dialogue
That is, in the__________ relation an individual being treats things, including people, as objects to be used and experienced: they are a means to an end.
I-It
ASPECTS OF
INTERSUBJECTIVITY
- Empathy
- Availability
- Ethics of Care
Ability to share emotions, enabling a person to experience other’s emotions.
Empathy
Willingness of a person to be present and be at the disposal of another
Availability
An ethical theory that emphasizes the moral dimensions of relationships and interactions
Ethics of Care
This pessimistic view considers human relationships frustrating and often inauthentic or deceptive
ALIENATION