INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON COMPARE US LET’S WATCH VIDEOS SHOWING THE RELATIONSHIP AMONG THE FAMILY MEMBER. GUIDE QUESTIONS 1. 2. 3. Describe the kind of relationship among the family members in video. Which of these situations do you prefer? Explain your answer. What kind of relationship are you in? How do we humans relate to each other? How are you feeling today? What's something that made you smile recently? Did you have a good weekend/holiday? How's work/school going for you? Have you discovered any interesting books/movies/shows lately? Is there something you're looking forward to this week? How do you like to unwind after a busy day? What's the most exciting thing you've learned or experienced recently? Do you have any plans for the upcoming [weekend, holiday, etc.]? Have you tried any new hobbies or activities lately? INTERSUBJECTIVITY INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSas defined by philosophers is when the self becomes aware of the other , recognizing the self in the other INTERSUBJECTIVITY LEVELS of INTERACTION1. Awareness of the existing of other INTERSUBJECTIVITY LEVELS of INTERACTION2. Awareness of self as being seen by other INTERSUBJECTIVITY Mutual recognition of each other as persons A unique relationship between two distinct objects Refers to the characteristics of the human person to engage in a very intimate and personal relationship with others who are different but are also alike INTERSUBJECTIVITY Sharing the subjective states by two or more individuals Other-awareness Martin Buber Jewist existentialist philosopher. Born in Vienna and was brought up in the Jewish tradition. His work is the “I and thou” (Ich and Du). Conceives the human person in his/her wholeness, totality, concrete existence and relatedness to the world. Martin Buber Buber’s philosophy is about the human person as a subject, who is being different from the things or from the objects. – The human persons as a subjects have direct and mutual sharing of selves. This signifies a person-to-person, subject-to-subject relation or acceptance, sincerity, concern, respect, dialog and care. The human person is not being-in the-world but beingwith-others, or being-in-relation. Martin Buber In contrast, to realm of meeting and dialog, Buber cites the I-it relationship. This I-it relationship is a person to thing, subject to object that is merely experiencing and using; lacking directedness and mutuality (feeling, knowing and acting) Martin Buber There are two modes of engaging the world: 1. Experience (The mode of I-It) We collect data, analyzes it, classifies it, and theorizes it. The object of experience (the it) is viewed as a thing to be utilized, a thing to be known or put into purpose. In experience we see our objects as collection of qualities and quantities. Martin Buber There are two modes of engaging the world: 2. Encounter (mode of I-You) Entering into a relationship with the object encountered, and both the I and the You are transformed by the relation between them. Karol Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II) Born in Wadowice, Poland. Elected to the Papacy on October 16, 1978 (264th pope). For Him, action reveals the nature of the human agent. Participation explains the essence of the human person. Through participation, the person is able to fulfil one’s self. Karol Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II) We participate in the communal life (We). Our notion of the “neighbor” and “fellow member” is by participating in the humanness of the person (I-You). The neighbor takes into account the humanness. Prepare a love-note to someone you love or to whom you are attracted with using the guide questions below. 1. What does he or she bring to your life physically, emotionally, spiritually, etc. ? 2. What do you love about her or him? 3. What are some of the memories or experiences you both share? Who are considered PWDs and underprivileged sector of the society? Think and Write! For existentialists: “We are responsible for more than what becomes of us; we are also responsible for what becomes of others.”
