Intersubjectivity

Lesson Objectives:
 Realizethat intersubjectivity requires accepting differences and not
imposing on others
 Explain that authentic dialogue means accepting others even if they are
different from themselves
 Appreciate the talents of persons with disabilities and those from the
underprivileged sectors of society and their contributions to society
Intersubjectivity requires understanding,
accepting, and respecting differences and not
imposing on one’s view to others.
 This lesson focuses on building strength despite our limitations and
differences. Each person is unique and talented. When talents are
cultivated, the person gains confidence and self-respect.
 As members of the society, we are called to adapt and help others develop
themselves aside from developing our own selves.`
Martin Buber: (1878-1965)a Jewish-Israeli existentialist philosopher, born in
Vienna. In his work “I and Thou”, he conceived the human person in his
wholeness, concrete existence, and relatedness to the world .

 The “I-Thou” relationship is about the human person as a subject, a being

different from things. The human person experiences one’s wh(oleness not
in the virtue of his relation to one’s self, but in the virtue of one’s relation
with another self.
 The human person establishes the world of mutual relation, of experience.
 It is also called “Dialogue”. We listen to each other.
“I-It”Relationship

 “I-It” Relationship: is a person to thing, subject to object

that is merely experiencing and using; lacking directedness
and mutuality.
 It’s a “monologue” kind of relationship.
 The other person is not heared.
 Pope John Paul II (Karol Wojtyla). Was born in Wadowice,
Poland, elected to the papacy on October 16, 1978 (264 th pope)
and was considered a great pope during his lifetime.

 He maintains that the human person is the one who exists and acts (conscious acting,
has a will, has self-determination).
 For Wojtyla, action reveals the nature of the human agent.
 It means who we are, our identity, our character, our personality is shown through our
behavior, action, and choices. We are what we do.
 “Participation” explains the essence of the human person.
 Through participation, the person is able to fulfill one’s self. The human person is
oriented toward relation and sharing in the communal life for the common good.