KIDAPAWAN CITY DIVISION – SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM

SIMPLIFIED SELF – LEARNING MODULE

Grade 11 – Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person
Quarter 2/Week 6
Name:________________________________________GRADE/STRAND/SECTION:__________________
School: Kidapawan City National High School LRN:_________________________________
Subject Teacher:__________________________________________ Score:________________________
I. OBJECTIVES
1. Recognize that intersubjectivity requires accepting differences and not imposing on others.
(PPT11/12-IIc-6.1)
2. Explain that authentic dialogue means accepting others even if they are different from themselves.
(PPT11/12-IIc-6.2)
3. Perform activities that demonstrate the talents of persons with disabilities and those from the
underprivileged sectors of society. (PPT11/12-IIc-6.3)
4. Answer a summative test on intersubjectivity. (PPT11/12-IIc-6.1 -6.3)
II.SUBJECT MATTER
Lesson 6 INTERSUBJECTIVITY
III.LEARNING RESOURCES
References 1. Teacher’s Guide Page/s:___ 2. Learner’s Materials Pages: _________3. Textbook Pages:93 – 110
4. Additional Materials from Learning Resources (LR) portals:_____
BOOKS Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person Textbook by Roberto D,
Abella, M.Div.,D.Min
Other Learning
Resources
Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs Guide)
Media and On-line Sources, Textbooks, Handouts, Modules, Smartphone, Wifi
Broadband, Laptop
IV. PROCEDURE/ LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Introduction
Humans have the natural and universal tendency to relate, to establish attachments, and seek
close relationships with other people. People who are good at self-learning have an increased ability
to develop other skills as they often have to employ a certain set of skills in order to learn.

What I know?
Instruction: Take a look at the following pictures and try to describe the relationship between the family
members. Which of these situations do you prefer? Use extra sheet for your answer.

Picture A Picture B

Kidapawan City National High School Ms. Romilei A. Licera, Ph.D,

Office Address: Roxas St., Poblacion, Kidapawan City, North Cotabato, Philippines Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person
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What’s In?
Instruction: Copy the graphic organizer on a sheet of paper. Write in the boxes the names of four
people with whom you have genuine relationships. Write also how they have contributed to your
growth as a person.

ME

What do I need to know?

Instruction: Read the following text with understanding.
How do we as human persons relate with others?
Our ability to engage in meaningful interactions with other people, our surroundings, and
everything around us is rooted in our capacity for self-awareness and transcendence. Before we begin
to relate with others, we must first be aware of ourselves as rational individuals capable of determined
and reasonable action. Interpersonal relations are made possible when the self becomes aware of the
other, which includes everyone and everything outside of the self. Our human nature not only enables
us to recognize the self that defines our individuality, it also enables us to recognize that other human
beings also possess a self. This notion of recognizing the self in the other is how philosophers define
interpersonal relations. It cannot be denied that we interact with other beings in the world, but some
of these beings that we interact with are persons and must be recognized as such. Intersubjectivity
also carries the meaning of “a unique relationship between distinct subjects” It 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. A closer look at everyday interactions
reveals instances where self-interacts with the other. A deeper level of interaction between the self
and the other, on the other hand, is the awareness of the self as being seen by others. The unique
phenomenon of the human gaze is considered a defining characteristic which sets apart human
interaction from the interaction of other species. Also, the awareness of the self in the other is an
important element in all other aspects of interpersonal interactions. The way we act with other people
is often influenced by our ideas on how these people see us. Persons take on “roles” or act out
characters when dealing with certain people or when in certain situations. Surely you have heard of
the terms “plastic” and “sipsip”, which refer to manipulative behaviours that are done by some people
in pursuit of selfish interests. What characterizes a genuine human interaction? Most human
interactions, however, are not based on deception. Since our human nature drives us to uphold dignity
and goodness, our interactions with others are also geared toward what is good and beneficial. These
lead humans to strive to achieve deeper and more substantial interactions and relations with other
people. This deeper and more genuine interaction is called a dialogue, and this is made possible when
the self realizes that the other is a genuine and unique individual. A dialogue is an interaction between
persons that happens through speech or the use of words, expressions, and body language. A
dialogue occurs when two persons “open up” to each other and give and receive one another in their
encounter. How does intersubjectivity define our interactions with other persons? Philosophers agree
that it is important for humans to pursue and achieve genuine relationships to attain development. The
human person is considered as a “being with others,” which means that his or her identity and destiny
are shaped by relating with others. Human existence is a continual dialogue with the other, and that
the self, becomes whole through interaction with other people and his or her surroundings. Empathy
or the ability to share emotions, this emotion is driven by a person’s awareness that the other is a
person with thoughts and feelings. In a manner of speaking, sympathy is “feeling with” and empathy
is “feeling in.” Another characteristic of meaningful and genuine human relationships is availability, or
the willingness of a person to be present and be at the disposal of another. Let’s say a stranger
approaches you in the street asking for help. What will be your first reaction? Will you try and help that
person or will you ignore him or her? The ethics of care is a moral perspective that encourages
individuals to help other people, most especially the vulnerable. Proponents of the ethics of care
believe that people have a moral obligation to respond to the needs of other people and one cannot
turn a blind eye on the problems of others. Not all human interactions, however, are positive. There
are those who view other people negatively and consider human actions as being influenced by selfish
interests. This pessimistic view considers human relations frustrating and often inauthentic or

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deceptive. A person that adopts this negative view is said to be experiencing alienation. This arises
when a person ceases to view the other as a distinct and authentic person and merely considers the
other person as a mere object or a means to satisfy personal interests. How can philosophy help you
evaluate your relationships with others? Important values related to intersubjectivity include
acceptance of differences and embracing diversity. We understand that each person is unique,
therefore, differences will exist among groups of people. The recognition of our shared humanity and
dignity is what drives us to extend assistance and act with concern towards others, especially toward
individuals or groups that experience hardships and discrimination. Examples of people with
disabilities who have successfully risen above their physical limitations to live productive lives include
Hellen Keller, Nick Vujicic, and Roselle Ambubuyog.

What do I find?
Instruction: Reflect on your experiences and determine moments when your actions and behaviour
embodied “seeming” behaviour, dialogue, or alienation. Copy the table and fill in the columns with the
appropriate responses. Use extra sheet for your answer. (For the rubrics, refer to the one used in
What can I do?)
“Seeming” Behavior Dialogue Alienation

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What have I learned?
Instruction: Reflect on your interactions with your family, friends, schoolmates, and members of your
community. Which of these statements best describes the interactions you have and the relationships
you have established with others? Write your answers in the extra sheet. (For the rubrics, refer to the
one used in What can I do?)
1. I am only nice to people I know and I tend to ignore strangers.
2. I always treat the people I meet with respect.
3. I feel that the people I interact with do not really like me.
What can I do?
Instruction: Have you ever engaged in a genuine and meaningful interaction with another person?
Write a reflection paper describing this encounter and how it affected you. Write your answer in a
separate sheet. (See rubrics for your guidance)
Criteria Rating
Content and ideas are organized in a clear, logical manner 1 2 3 4 5
The essay directly addresses the topic or issue and provides adequate 1 2 3 4 5
discussion supporting the main idea.
The essay employs standard grammar conventions, proper punctuation and 1 2 3 4 5
proper word choice.
The paper is original and does not contain plagiarized content 1 2 3 4 5
TOTAL (20 points)

V. ASSESSMENT
A. Read carefully each statement and write the letter of the correct answer before each item.
A. Statement A is true and statement B is false.
B. Statement A is false and Statement B is true.
C. Both statements are true.
D. Both statements are false.
1. A. Man has the natural tendency to establish relationships with other people.
B. We are primarily aware of people as objects and not as persons.
2. A. The views and ideas of other people, as well as social context, do not influence our behaviour
as individuals.
B. Intersubjectivity refers to shared awareness and understanding among people.
3. A. “Seeming” refers to the capacity of individuals to engage in genuine interaction with others.
B. An authentic relationship is possible only if individuals acknowledge each other’s presence
as persons.
4. A. Availability refers to the willingness of a person to make himself or herself available for
another.
B. All humans find it difficult to have meaningful relationships with others.
5. A. Empathy requires an individual to accept the other as a thinking, feeling person.
B. Ethics of care believes that persons help one another because of their selfish interests
6. A. Intersubjectivity carries the meaning of a unique relationship between distinct subjects.
B. A deeper level of interaction between the self and the other is the awareness of the self as
being seen by others.
7. A. Meaningful and beneficial human relationships are not founded on the values of
acceptance, openness, and respect.
B. As humans, we are not driven by our shared dignity to treat each other with respect and
acceptance.
8. A. The theory on the ethics of care emphasizes the moral dimension of human interactions.
B. Alienation refers to a state when a person ceases to view the other as a distinct and
authentic person.
9. A. Seeming is a deep and genuine relationship between persons.
B. A person’s ability to engage in meaningful interactions with other people, his or her
surroundings, and the things around him or her, is not rooted in the human capacity for
self-awareness and transcendence.
10. A. Sympathy is “feeling with”.
B. Empathy is “feeling in”.
VI. AGREEMENT/ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Instruction: Write an essay on how will you be able to show appreciation for the skills and talents of
persons with disabilities and the underprivileged? (For the rubrics, refer to the one used in What can
I do?)
Noted By:
________________________________________
Name and Signature of Parent/Guardian
Date: __________________________
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