Subjectivity Flashcards
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
subjectivity
The term intersubjectivity is originally coined by the philosopher
Edmund Husserl (1859–1938)
is the shared perception of reality among two or more individuals. It is made possible by the awareness of the self and the other
intersubjectivity
simply stated as the interchange of thoughts and feelings, both conscious and unconscious, between two persons or ―subjects,‖ as facilitated by empathy
intersubjectivity
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.
intersubjectivity
True heroism lies on _____ you help others out of empathy, respect, and selflessness without expecting something in return
intersubjectivity
an important objective of any conversation be it a simple dialogue or an argumentation.
mutual understanding
Thoughts are refined, relationship is deepened, trust in others and confidence in oneself are built.
through communication
bridges are constructed, strangers become friends, and individuals turn into a society of people.
when people converse
proponent of theory of communicative action
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
Jurgen Habermas
Jürgen Habermas, a known German sociologist and philosopher introduces “_____” as the predominant means by which understanding is achieved
speech actions
4 branches of communicative action
comprehensibility, truth, truthfulness, rightness
Pertains to the use of ordinary language. If the meaning of a word or statement is defined by the ordinary language in which both speaker and hearer are familiar with then, for sure, understanding will be achieved
comprehensibility
Refers to how true the uttered statement in reference to objective facts
Truth
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
truthfulness
Pertains to the acceptable tone and pitch of voice and expressions
rightness
Proponent of 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”.
martin buber
The onset of industrialization and the growth of large urban cities, for _____, has dehumanized the modern man by converting him from subjects into objects
Martin Buber
The way man treats the machine as an object becomes also his way of treating the other human person.
martin bubor
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
Experience (I-It Relationship)
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
Encounter (I-Thou Relationship)
For Buber, love is an I-Thou relation in which both subjects share a sense of
caring, respect, commitment, and responsibility
lies in mutual intersubjective relations wherein despite our differences we recognize each other as humans
authenticity
Proponent of the face of the other
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
emmanuel levinas
is not and should not be the reason in fulfilling our responsibility to others
reciprocirty
loses its sense when we expect and demand from “other’s” appreciation, recognition, or return of favor
duty
