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Second Quarter Lesson 4

Intersubjectivity refers to the sharing of subjective states between two or more individuals. It is the union of personal subjective reality with the objective reality shared between individuals. Intersubjectivity involves placing oneself in another's perspective and relating to others in a positive way. Philosophers like Confucius, Martin Buber, and Karol Wojtyla discussed intersubjectivity and emphasized treating others as equals through actions, mutual understanding in relationships, and participating with others in community.

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Second Quarter Lesson 4

Intersubjectivity refers to the sharing of subjective states between two or more individuals. It is the union of personal subjective reality with the objective reality shared between individuals. Intersubjectivity involves placing oneself in another's perspective and relating to others in a positive way. Philosophers like Confucius, Martin Buber, and Karol Wojtyla discussed intersubjectivity and emphasized treating others as equals through actions, mutual understanding in relationships, and participating with others in community.

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Quarter 2- Module 6

Intersubjectivity
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Intersubjectivity
Is a coined word from the prefix “inter” which connotes
“among and between” and the philosophical term “subject”
that is equivalent to a conscious being. Thus,
intersubjectivity would mean in the general sense as
“sharing of subjective states by two or more individuals.”
(Scheff 2006). It is the organic union of the subjective reality
and the objective reality of beings. Meaning to say, as a
person, we have a personal regard to self but we cannot
deny the fact (objective – fact of reality we all share) that we
live with others so we also regard them as part of ourselves.
We tend to place ourselves in others’ shoes and relate to
them in good ways as possible like what is shown in the
comic strip below:
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Social vs. Interhuman

• Social intersubjectivity- refers to the life of a group bound


together by common experiences and reactions.

• Interhuman intersubjectivity- refers to the life between and


among persons; it refers to the interpersonal, that is, a life of
dialogue.

Dialogue- It is a deep and genuine relationship between persons


-It happens when two persons truly acknowledge each
other’s presence and treat each other as equals.
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What Philosophers Say About
Intersubjectivity
Intersubjectivity is universal. It exists when and where humans
exist. It is an undeniable reality which thinkers could not help but
discuss. Here are some philosophers who took philosophical
inquiry on intersubjectivity:
1. Confucius (551-479 B.C.E.) – one of the main ideas of
Confucianism is Ren or “human-heartedness.” It is a virtue
central to man that can be found in his sociality or
intersubjectivity. In his philosophy, Confucius stresses order and
harmony in the world. His aims can be achieved through
practical, concrete, particular, and perceptual ways. This means
Confucian thinking on intersubjectivity is practical humanism.
There is an emphasis on human actions in sociality. He calls every
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man to love the other through actions, not through thoughts.


2. Martin Buber (1878-1965)– is a Jewish philosopher who
introduced the “I-Thou” and “I-It” relationships to embody his
philosophy of intersubjectivity. For Buber, we have to treat
another person as a subject (a being different from things or
objects). Persons are not inanimate objects to be used. They
have their own mind and free will, thus, we have to respect
others as we respect ourselves. “I” refers to the self and “Thou”
or “You” refers to others. This “I Thou” relationship is the most
meaningful relationship in the realm of humanity. The “I” is the
same with the “Thou” and there should be mutual relationship
between them. We can only recognize the self in the context of
the other. This is a “person-to-person” relationship, “subject-to-
subject” relation. We need to accept, respect, be sincere, and
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have dialogue with the other.


3. Karol Wojtyla (1920-2005)– He is also St. John Paul II but as a
philosopher, we use his real name. For Wojtyla, human action is the
foundation of our being. 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.” In the theory of participation,
man has the capacity to share himself to others. This affirms the
reality that man acts and exists with others. He is a member of the
community of persons, a community of “I-You” or “We.” Since man
is a member of this community, his experience with others gives
him meaning and allows him to create meaning with others.
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