DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

REGION III
Schools Division of Cabanatuan City
Maharlika Highway, Cabanatuan City

The Human Person and Intersubjective Human

Relations
Introduction to the Philosophy of
the Human Person

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region 3
Division of Cabanatuan City
Curriculum Implementation Division (CID)
Learning Resource Management and Development System (LRMDS)
This self-learning module (SLM) is developed by the SDO Cabanatuan City CID-LRMDS
Team under Project EL AR: Enhanced Learning thru Adequate Resources.
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Cover and page elements illustrations by Carl Jan B. Briones. Project EL AR logo by Gemmarie G.
Rivas SHS
 GUIDE FOR THE LEARNER, PARENTS,
GUARDIANS AND LEARNING FACILITATOR

To You, Learner:
Welcome to Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person Self-Learning Module (SLM) on
the meaning and process of doing philosophy.
This module introduces the learners to the study of Philosophy as an exploration of the fundamental
questions an \d issues that have faced humanity. It aims to help learners better understand themselves and
the world they live in and enable them to navigate through the challenges of life.
To You, Parent/s, Guardian/s and Learning Facilitator/s:
This Module was collaboratively developed and reviewed by the teachers, school heads and
supervisors of DepEd Division of Cabanatuan City to assist you in helping the learners meet the standards
set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their different constraints in schooling. As a facilitator, you
are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module. You also need to keep track of the learners'
progress while allowing them to manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage
and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
This Module provides varied and relevant activities and opportunities to help you in understanding
of the key concepts and competencies as prescribed in the introduction to the Philosophy of the Human
Person
Explore and get to know the processes involved in understanding the issues, concepts and topics
about the human person that will enable you to understand yourself better.

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 OBJECTIVES

At the end of the session, the learner should be able to:

1. Discuss intersubjectivity and how it defines human interactions and relationships

2. Realize that intersubjectivity requires accepting difference and not imposing on others
3. Appreciate the talents and contributions to society of persons with disabi9lities and those from
underprivileged sectors of society
4. Explain authentic dialogue means accepting others even if they are different from themselves.
5. Perform activities that demonstrate the talents of persons with disabilities and those from
underprivileged sectors of society
6. Show situations that demonstrate freedom of choice and the consequences of choices

COMPETENCY

6.1 Realize that intersubjectivity requires accepting differences and not imposing on others.
6.2 Explain that authyentic dialogue means accepting others even if they are different from
themselves.
6.3 Performs activities that demonstrate an appreciation for the talents of persons with disabilities and
those from the underprivileged setors of society.

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 WHAT DO YOU ALREADY KNOW?

Direction: Read each question carefully and encircle the letter that corresponds to the best
answer.

1. What do you call the genuine interaction between two individuals in the spirit of mutual respect and
understanding?
a. Dialogue b. Monologue c. Analogue d. None of the choices

2. Which is driven by acknowledging the other person as an emotional being?

a. Dialogue b. Empathy c. Analogue d. None of the choices

3. Which 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. Interpersonal b. Intrapersonal c. Intersubjectivity d. D Availability

4. Which of the following is a consideration in relation to the concept of intersubjectivity?

a. Self b. Environment c. Others d. None of the choices
5. Which of the following is true about availability in relation to the concept of intersubjectivity?
a. Being aware of the needs of others c. Listening to the needs of others
b. Being attentive to the needs of others d. All of the choices

6. Which pertains to the importance of considering other people’s feelings in what one is doing?
a. Awareness c. Monologue
b. Dialogue d. Intersubjectivity

7. Which pertains to providing the attention and needs for someone’s welfare?
a. Care c. Sympathy
b. Empathy d. None of the choices
8. Which of the following speaks of the fundamental idea of being aware and equal treatment of other
people?
a. Care c. Responsibility
b. Respect d. None of the choices

9. Which pertains into the idea of “the humane person in relation to others”?
a. Relational c. Spiritual
b. Rational d. Psychological

10. Which pertains to the laws that govern the moral dimension of relationships and interactions?
a. Ethics of Care c. Ethics of love
b. Ethics of Service d. Ethics of responsibility

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 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

The Human Person and intersubjective human relations

The Human person cannot and will not live alone. He needs his fellow being in order to live. In the world
where he lives, there is need to interact with fellow beings in order for him to survive. The human person relates
and engages to other people in the spirit of dialogue. He talks while listening and hears with understanding. A
harmonious relationship among fellow human beings is important. The human person maintains a good
relationship with his family, friends, schoolmates and people in the community. He learns to get along with
other fellow beings in order to be productive, meaningful and come out with what is beneficial for the general
welfare of the community.

The Human person does not only consider himself but also considers other people apart from
his/herself. Our capacity for self-reflection does not only enable us to realize ourselves but it also helps us to
recognize the importance of relating to other individuals as well. The aspect of recognizing the self in others
clearly exemplifies the notion of interpersonal relations. The interaction between the self and the others
defines intersubjectivity, which is the mutual recognition of each other as persons. It cannot be denied that we
interact with other beings in the world, but some of these beings that we interact with are person and must be
recognized as such. Intersubjectivity 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.

Characterististics in Human Relations

 Dialogue- a genuine interaction between two individuals where there is an acknowledgment of the
individual differences while talking listening and discussing with one another in the spirit of respect and
mutual understanding.
 Empathy- the ability to share emotions. This emotion is driven by a person’s awareness that the other
is a person with thoughts and feelings. Human persons are actively aware of the emotional states of
other people, and they use this information to determine their own actions and behavior.
 Availability- the willingness of a person to be present and be at the disposal of one another. You may
have encountered a situation where you need help or others need help and you become readily
available for one another.

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 WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED?

Direction: Read each question carefully and encircle the letter that corresponds to the best
answer.

. What do you call the genuine interaction between two individuals in the spirit of mutual respect and
understanding?
a. Dialogue b. Monologue c. Analogue d. None of the choices

2. Which is driven by acknowledging the other person as an emotional being?

a. Dialogue b. Empathy c. Analogue d. None of the choices

3. Which 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. Interpersonal b. Intrapersonal c. Intersubjectivity d. D Availability

4. Which of the following is a consideration in relation to the concept of intersubjectivity?

a. Self b. Environment c. Others d. None of the choices
5. Which of the following is true about availability in relation to the concept of intersubjectivity?
a. Being aware of the needs of others c. Listening to the needs of others
b. Being attentive to the needs of others d. All of the choices

6. Which pertains to the importance of considering other people’s feelings in what one is doing?
a. Awareness c. Monologue
b. Dialogue d. Intersubjectivity

7. Which pertains to providing the attention and needs for someone’s welfare?
a. Care c. Sympathy
b. Empathy d. None of the choices

8. Which of the following speaks of the fundamental idea of being aware and equal treatment of other
people?
a. Care c. Responsibility
b. Respect d. None of the choices
9. Which pertains into the idea of “the humane person in relation to others”?
a. Relational c. Spiritual
b. Rational d. Psychological

10. Which pertains to the laws that govern the moral dimension of relationships and interactions?
a. Ethics of Care c. Ethics of love
b. Ethics of Service d. Ethics of responsibility

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 ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY 1

Answer the following questions in relation to the concepts that you have learned

1. What enables the human persons to establish meaningful interactions with others?
Create an illustration of who you are as a human person expressing your capacity to think and reflect.
Provide an explanation for the illustration that you have created.

2. How is intersubjectivity related to self-awareness?

3. How does relating to others make you more human?

4. How does engaging in a dialogue with others benefit you as a person?

5. How can you avoid conflict with other people when there is a disagreement about a topic being discussed?

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 ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY 2

Read the provisions of the law that recognizes the roles played by persons with disability in the context
of Philippine Society and answer the questions that follow

Republic Act No. 7277

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE REHABILITATION, SELF-DEVELOPMENT AND SELF-

RELIANCE OF DISABLED PERSON AND THEIR INTEGRATION
INTO THE MAINSTREAM OF SOCIETY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

TITLE ONE GENERAL PROVISIONS

CHAPTER I Basic Principle

SECTION 1. Title This Act shall be known and cited as the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons’•.

SECTION 2. Declaration of Polity The grant of the rights and privileges for disabled persons shall be guided by the
following principles:

(a). Disabled persons are part of the Philippine society, thus the Senate shall give full support to the improvement of
the total well-being of disabled persons and their integration into the mainstream of society.
Toward this end, the State shall adopt policies ensuring the rehabilitation, self-development and self-reliance of
disabled persons.
It shall develop their skills and potentials to enable them to compete favorably for available opportunities.

(b). Disabled persons have the same rights as other people to take their proper place in society. They should be able
to live freely and as independently as possible. This must be the concern of everyone the family, community and
all government and non-government organizations. Disabled person’s rights must never be perceived as welfare
services by the Government.

(c). The rehabilitation of the disabled persons shall be the concern of the Government in order to foster their capability
to attain a more meaningful, productive and satisfying life. To reach out to a greater number of disabled persons, the
rehabilitation services and benefitsshall be expanded beyond the traditional urban-based centers to community based
programs, that will ensure full participation of different sectors as supported by national and local government
agencies.

(d). The State also recognizes the role of the private sector in promoting the welfare of disabled persons and shall
encourage partnership in programs that address their needs and concerns.

(e). To facilitate integration of disabled persons into the mainstream of society, the State shall advocate for and
encourage respect for disabled persons. The State shall exert all efforts to remove all social, cultural, economic,
environmental and attitudinal barriers that
are prejudicial to disabled persons.

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1. What does the law say about the treatment of persons with disability?

2. What is the role of the government in safeguarding that the rights and privileges that belongs to the
Persons with disability are followed?

ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY 3

Each of the rectangular shapes below contain a sector that belongs to the persons with disability. In each
one of them, provide an action that you will make in order to promote their general welfare

1. The Blind

2. The Mute.

3. The Handicap

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 ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY 4

Write a personal letter that shows your support and love for the underprivileged people and those with
disabilities

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 REFERENCES
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What have you learned? What do you already know?
.a 1. a
2. b 2. b
3. c 3. c
4. c 4. c
5.d 5.d
6.a 6.a
7.a 7.a
8.b 8.b
9.a 9.a
10.a 10.a
ANWER KEYS
Books

1. Abella, Roberto (2016). Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person. Quezon City. C & E
Publishing, Inc.
2. Zulueta, Francisco (2010) Introduction to Philosophy. Mandaluyong city.ational Bookstore Publishing.
3. Bernardo Jr., Juanito Philip Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person. Pssay City. JFS Publishing
Services
4. Festin, Lorenz (2010). Course Notes in phenomenology: Philosophical Anthropology. Makati City
5. Republic Act 7227. Retrieved July 10 from https://www.ncda.gov.ph/disability-laws/republic-acts/republic-
act-7277/

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 This Module will lead you in understanding key concepts about the human person, enabling you to come
up with answers in underlying fundamental questions about the self, the world and God.
This self-learning module focuses on understanding the meaning and the process of doing philosophy
through various philosophical methods.
Our study of philosophy aims to produce well-adjusted, productive individuals who are able to face the
opportunities and challenges of life, successfully, and maintain a healthy relationship with others. May you find
joy and peace as you learn to get to know yourself in relation to others, to your surroundings and to God.

The Human Person and Intersubjective

Human Relations

Written and Compiled by: Cesario Junior S. Villaric

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region 3
Division of Cabanatuan City
Curriculum Implementation Division (CID)
Learning Resource Management and Development System (LRMDS)
This self-learning module (SLM) is developed by the SDO Cabanatuan City CID-LRMDS Team under Project
EL AR: Enhanced Learning thru Adequate 13 Resources.
Cover and page elements illustrations by Carl Jan B. Briones. Project EL AR logo by Gemmarie G. Rivas