How does an individual relate with other

persons? Existentialism and

phenomenology are the
major philosophical branches
that devote much discussion
to the concept of
interpersonal relations. These
philosophies relate the
concept of interpersonal
relations to self-awareness
and transcendence.
• The term intersubjectivity is
originally coined by the
philosopher Edmund Husserl
(1859–1938).
• It is most simply stated as the
interchange of thoughts and
feelings, both conscious and
unconscious, between two
persons or “subjects”, as
facilitated by empathy.

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Intersubjectivity is the
shared perception of reality
among two or more
individuals.
- the awareness of
individuality.
- generally refers to
objects outside of personal
experience; to refer to other
individuals apart from the self.
A human being is a social being.
• It is inherent in human beings
to communicate and establish
relations with the environment
and with other human beings.
• It transforms both the
environment and human
beings.
Communication
• Transforms the social context but also their
perspective on the existence and its meaning.
• It also becomes a means toward meaningful
existence. It is through constant communication that
one can assert his/her existence.
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Confucius (551-479 B.C.E.) –
one of the main ideas of
Confucianism is Ren or
“human-heartedness.”
• It is a virtue central to a man
that can be found in his
sociality or intersubjectivity

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Confucian thinking on
Golden rule:
intersubjectivity is
“Do not do
. There is an unto others
emphasis on human what you
actions in sociality. would not
others to do
unto you”
 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 need
to treat another person as a
subject (a being different from
things or objects).
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• 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.
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.
• This form of action is now
called “Participation.”
• In the theory of participation,
man can share himself with
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.”
Intersubjectivity has significant
contributions to society and
relationships, including the following:
•It validates authentic subjective
experiences.
• It facilitates interaction among
individuals.
• It enables individuals to look at others
equally, regardless of physical or
socio-demographic factors.
• It promotes a sense of community
and unity among individuals.
• It emphasizes that anyone can
contribute to society.
 Answer these Do you have an experience
when you had a different
questions and write
perspective from other
your answer on one people? How do you
whole sheet of reconcile with them?
yellow paper. To be
submitted during
face-to-face classes.
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