Module 5. Accepting Others Despite The Differences

Introduction to the Philosophy of
the Human Person

Quarter 2 – Module 5
Authentic Dialogue: Accepting
Others Despite Differences
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ACCEPTANCE OF OTHERS DESPITE THEIR

DIFFERENCES
INTRODUCTION
In the previous lesson, you involved youself in learning the
concept of intersubjectivity; and in realizing that the
acceptance and non imposition on others are being required
of it. In our world, there are a lot of differences that we
encounter everyday as part of our human dealings with other
persons. Differences in physical appearance, attitude,
character, status in life, gender or sexual orientation, political
ideology etc. are just a few in the vast variety of species of
differences. Having that in view somehow troubles us in
understanding our connections with other fellow human
beings. Can you remember instances in school, that someone is called not by
his/her name but by the invented names made by his/her schoolmates out of their
physical flaws . The labeling of person such as , “Bakla” (Gay), “Tomboy”
(Lesbian), Agta (those with dark skin and kinky hair), Ngongo (with Clef pallate),
“Sakang” (with Crossbow legs), “duling” ( with Crossedeyed) etc. considers the
other person as object and not as subject. Imagine yourself in the shoe of the
person being tagged as such. How would you feel? Do you think our society
would have a better chance achieving harmony in that aspect?
OBJECTIVES
At the end of this module, you should be able to:
1. Explain that authentic dialogue means accepting
others even if they are different from themselves;
2. Understand the philosophical concept of authentic
dialogue; and
3. Give exemplifications of acceptance of others even if
they are different from themselves in the context of
covid19 pandemic.
VOCABULARIES
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Now, that you know your targets for the day, have a glimpse of the
unfamiliar words below which may appear in this module.
DIALOGUE – it is the encounter of man with another man in a

relational way being the subject of the subject to subject relations.
“I-IT” relationship – it is Buber’s concept of monologue
characterized by seeming and objectifying way of relating with the
other subject.
“I-THOU” - it is Buber’s concept of Authentic Dialogue in mutual unfolding of the

selves as man in his/her humanness.
“I-YOU” – it is Wojtyla’s concept of interpersonal relationship of the self with the
other man.
“I-WE” – it is Wojtyla’s concept of communal relationship of the self with the
community.
OBJECTIFICATION/OBJECTIFYING BEHAVIOR – it is treating the other as
object and not as subject.
SEEMING – is the relational way of taking actions and roles for the other
whether unintentional or intentional which does not prompt one’s true self to
others.
UNFOLDING – it is the unveiling of the humanness of man, when he/she relates
with the other.
PRE-TEST
Let us appraise our prior knowledge about the topic. Read and
understand the following questions and write only the letter which
corresponds to the correct answer.
1. Which among the following phrases signifies dialogue?

a. Being alone in the room
b. Imagining the life in Mars
c. Talking with the guidance counselor for the chosen course in college
d. Taking a nap after answering the modules
2. Which among the following phrases does not mean acceptance?

a. Embracing your weakness
b. Admission of limitations
c. Forgiving the mistakes of others
d. Despising the unlikable
3. The meaning of the Greek word dia in the word dialogos is
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a. Two
b. Through
c. Total
d. Day
4. The word ‘authentic’ connotes worthiness to

a. stand for fake news
b. employ deception
c. rely on fraudulent scheme
d. be accepted
5. Which among the following objectives suggests dialogue?

a. To be present in class with your classmates in group dynamics
b. To imagine your ‘would be’ best friend this pandemic time
c. To predict the snowfall in the Philippines
d. To be alone in the room
6. Which among the following statements suggests acceptance of a person who

is born blind?
a. Whenever he asks for direction, tell him the wrong way
b. Attach a paper in his back with an inscription “Nakakakita talaga ako”
c. Block his way as if you were not aware of his condition.
d. Be his eyes whenever there is an opportunity to be of help
7. Who among the following persons is not included in the group of PWD’s?
a. Deaf-Mute
b. Blind
c. Non-reader
d. Lame
8. Which among the following human encounters does not admit authentic
dialogue in the return of modules?
a. The mother returns the modules together with the answer sheets to
the adviser and gets the next set of modules
b. The father talks to the adviser and seeks consideration for some
unreturned modules because someone died in the family
c. The guardian posts photos of the modules being crumpled in disgust
on his/her facebook page
d. The mother comes to school seeking consideration from the adviser to
bring the modules the next day because they are mistakenly brought
by her husband in his office.
9. Which of the following actions relates to acceptance of others despite

individual differences?
a. Despising the poor who is begging for money
b. Giving out your answers to your classmate during examination
c. Applauding your gay classmate for his dance performance
d. Naming your classmate a ‘mongoloid’ because of physical
appearance
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10. Which of the following instances exemplifies acceptance of a man with an

amputated leg who is boarding a public utility bus?
a. Laughing while staring at him
b. Pranking him by pushing him back
c. Assisting him to his seat infront
d. Taking a picture of him to be posted in the facebook story
LEARNING ACTIVITY 1
Give your own personal account on the human encounters
listed below.
Put a check in the smiley emoticon if the encounter
manifests acceptance or put a check on the sad emoticon if it
does not.
1. A patient being referred by the attending

physician to a tertiary hospital for swab
testing
2. A filthy boy who begged for money from

a lady, was given food pack by the latter
3. A young boy who has body odor being

despised by one of his friends
4. A customer gave a combo meal to the

boy selling cloth wipes near the
drive-thru of a fastfood chain
5. A driver-owner of a brand-new SUV

berating the park attendant for a dent
caused by unknown person
LEARNING ACTIVITY 2
Use the data from Learning Activity 1
2.1 Choose one which you perceived a manifestation of treating other person as
subject and give your reason why you say so. Write the number for reference.
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2.2 Choose one which you perceived human manifestation of treating other
person as object and give your reason why you say so.
LEARNING ACTIVITY 3
Read the situational problem and do what is asked of you.
“Paul was invited to be the master of ceremony and

activity facilitator in an activity organized by the barangay
officials. Before the date of the event, the host barangay
gave Paul a preliminary activity which is the singing of the
action song “ Kung Ikaw ay Masaya”.
“KUNG IKAW AY MASAYA”

(in the tune of “if you’re happy and you know it’)
(Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tt4GpQ78zCo)
Kung ikaw ay masaya, *tumawa ka ….(hahaha) (2x)

Kung ikaw ay masaya, buhay mo ay sisigla.
Kung ikaw ay masaya *tumawa ka.. (hahaha)
● Pumalakpak (clap hands 3x)

● Pumadyak ka (stomp 3x)
● Gawin ang lahat (shout hahaha); (clap hands 3X);
(Stomp the ground 3x)
And because Paul knew the song by heart, he did not give much attention
to any other details.
On the day of the event, when Paul began his prep talk and ad libs, he
noticed that there were two participants who are leg amputees and one wearing
cervical neck collar.
Paul immediately decided not to present the lyrics of the song in order not
to cause some trouble of becoming insensitive to those who are amputees and to
the one wearing with cervical neck collar. He immediately thought of revising a
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particular word in the lyrics. After a short while, he presented the song with the
revised lyrics. The activity went well and all were very happy about it .
Now, my dear student, let us try to similarly do what Paul did to the lyrics
of the song.
Write the word/s which need revision in Table A and write the new
word/s that would fit the song without altering the syllabication in
Table B.
Guide Questions:
What pertinent difference does Paul recognize among the participants?
1. In his perceived difference, does he relate himself as a subject? Or object?

Give your reason.
2. Is acceptance manifested in in what Paul did? How do you say so?
3. Supposing you see the persons whom Paul has considered in

the above activity, in a line of people who wants to avail the social
amelioration cash subsidy in the barangay and you are one of the
barangay social workers, what particular act would you do to
manifest acceptance in such a situation ?
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DEEPENING
Martin Buber (1878-1965), is one of the twentieth
century existentialist philosopher. He is a
German-Jewish religious philosopher. He is widely
known for his book, Ich und Du (I and Thou) and
regarded to be the father of philosophical dialogue.
One of his masterpieces is on philosophical
dialogue. For him, the basic fact of human existense
is the encounter of the relationship of man with man
as a subject.
Etymologically, the word dialogue comes from the
greek word ‘dialogos’. The word “διά” in Greek
means “through” and “λόγος” means word ;
discourse or conversation. In brief, dialogue means
‘through the word, logos or conversation.
For Buber, dialogue is not just an exchange of words, discourse, or

conversation, but an encounter of man as a subject in a subject to subject
relationship. It is an encounter where these two subjects meet in their authentic
existence without any objectifying or seeming behaviors.
His concept of philosophical dialogue lies in the “I-Thou” relations of the
subject. It is in this concept that authentic dialogue is realized. The “I” in the
paired word “I-Thou” is so connected to each other in mutuality. He asserts that it
is in the encounter where the value of the subject is attained. On the other hand,
the “I-It” relations admits of a monologue. It is a self serving mode of relating
with the other characterized with seeming and objectifying behavior.
“Objectification/Objectifying” behavior for Buber, is treating the
person as object and not as subject. It is suggestive of qualifications such as
structures, ideas, judgment, opinion, biasses and prejudices.
An example of this is the encounter of a patient saying insulting words to
the doctor for not allowing him/her access to the hospital premises without
complying with health protocols this Covid-19 pandemic. For Buber, it is an
account of objectification where the person of the doctor has been disrespected.
That when a patient seeks consultation with a doctor, it is the professional
services of the doctor that one pays to and not the person of the doctor.
“Seeming” behavior is taking roles or acts coming from man which does
not manifest openness, trust and mutual support to the encounter. Such
openness; trust and mutual support are Buber’s assumption to both subjects in
order not to fall from taking advantage from each other. It is more on the
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Example of this is the act of pretending well, and even indicating in the contact
tracing form facilitated by the health or security personnel that he/she has no
indications of the Covid-19 signs and symptoms while in fact and in truth he/she
has. This behavior could sometimes be unconscious and natural inclination of
man to respond ; and sometimes this could be intentional as to take roles or acts
which are deceiving and manipulative for one’s own benefits and self interest.
In his categories of dialogue, he admits three kinds, namely: monologue;
technical dialogue and real or authentic dialogue. The first two are characterized
with seeming and objectifying behaviors, while real or authentic dialogue does
not admit such.
Here, we just get the point of Buber that no matter how structured our
mind is in trying to relate with others, the persons in the “I-Thou” relations are
bound to mutually treat each other as subjects who are free from objectifying and
seeming behavior.
For Buber, the value of man cannot be separately inferred from the other.
The subjectivity of the self is taken as ‘I am with the other’, in mutuality of
subjects in an encounter. Man’s subjectivity is connected with other’s
subjectivity regardless of any human activity or passivity.As long as the person in
his/her subjectivity allows the other to be part of the encounter of subjects. As
when you ride a public utility jeep, the person seated next to you is relevant to be
there, regardless of who he/she is because his/her subjectivity connects to you in
that encounter. As you both in the same jeepney, you find yourself sharing the
same vehicle, though you are directed to different destinations. Regardless, of
the variables of differences that you may be aware or not conscious of, you with
other subject in an encounter round up a no more no less value for you are
bound to the same humanity irrespective of individual differences.
Karol Jozef Wojtyla (St. John Paul II,1920- 2005),

He is a Polish cleric who became pope in 1978 to
2005. He is one of the great philosophers and
theologians of the 21st century. He was beatified by
Pope Benedict XVI in May 1, 2011 and was
canonized by Pope Francis I in April 27, 2014.
His philosophical thought on dialogue is centered
on the personalist participation of the person with
the other person.
Wojtyla’s take on authentic dialogue is founded in
his anthropologic concept of man being a subject
who is personally acting and participating with
the other man.
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Wojtyla stresses that man has three qualities in order for him to act and
participate with the other in realm of intersubjectivity. These are
Self-Possession; Self-Governance and Self-Determination. Unlike Buber,
Wojtyla admits that the ‘I” in the “I-You” relations can be inferred separately as
foundation of the self in relating with the other.
It is worth noting that Wojtyla’s concept of authentic dialogue rests not
through words but through actions. For him, human actions reveal the inner
character of man. Thus, by man’s action the subject is revealed to the other. He
asserts that man can act himself in an activity with other man, not just allowing
things to happen in passivity but in acting and participating.
In his work , “Love and Responsibility” he stresses two types of relations
the “I-You” which is Interpersonal relation and the “I-We” which is the
Communal relation. These relations are interconnected with the relationship of
man with God. He admits of mutuality but in a higher order of relationship. He
asserts that the “I” in the pair words “I-You” and “I-We” represents the value and
dignity of the self in the personal level, being an agent who is capable of
actualizing oneself in relating with other man (Interpersonal) ; with his
community (Communal) and with God.
By action and participation, man goes in unfolding himself in a
relationship with the other. His philosophical concept of dialogue put preferential
value on man as a subject being manifested by man’s action. In short, Wojtyla is
saying I am acting and participating in mutuality of humanness with another
subject, even though he/she is different himself/herself”.
Corollary to this, authentic dialogue really admits to acceptance despite of
individual differences because no matter how limited man is, (his being as a
subject) is undeniably valuable in the realm of intersubjective relations.
To sum it up, both Buber and Wojtyla admit that authentic dialogue
engages man to accept the other as subject despite of their individual differences
because man unfolds the same humanity.
APPLICATION
Practice Task 1
Write a one phrase hash tag for each philosopher dealing
with their conceptual framework of authentic dialogue.
BUBER
# _______________________
WOJTYLA
# _______________________
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Practice Task 2
Put a check ( / ) if the human action manifests authentic dialogue, or put a
cross ( + ) if it manifests objectification/objectifying behavior.
1. A fetus is aborted by the mother to escape taint of family

reputation
2. A parent takes care of his/her autistic child unconditionally
3. A son takes care of his parents in their old age
4. A convict is sentenced to die of lethal injection because of

the penalty attached to the crime he committed.
5. A comatose grandfather is left to die by his grandson to put

an end to the expenses through the unplugging of the
apparatus attached to his body
Practice Task 3
Write one manifestation of human action with the subjects listed below showing
acceptance despite their individual differences.
1. Those who are non-readers
2. Those who are members of the

LGBT
3. Those who are teenage mother
4. Those who are addicted to

computer games
5. Those who are product of a

broken family
Let us assess.
Write A if it refers to Buber’s concept, Write B if the notion refers to Wojtyla’s
concept, write C if the notion refers to both, write D if the notion do not refer to
both.
___________1. Authentic Dialogue is the encounter of man with the other, as
subjects mutually unveiling themselves to each other.
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___________2. Authentic Dialogue is the acting and participating of man with the
other.
___________3. Authentic dialogue cannot be achieved in the “I-It” relationship.
___________4. Authentic dialogue admits mutuality in the whole process of
encounter.
___________5. Authentic dialogue admits self-possession; self-governance and
self-determination in the realm of intersubjectivity.
___________6. Objectifying behavior is a hindrance to authentic dialogue.
___________7. Seeming behavior is a hindrance to authentic dialogue.
___________8. Authentic dialogue admits man into accepting the other despite
of their individual differences because man has preferential
value as a subject.
___________9. I am my difference with other’s difference in mutuality of subjects
in an encounter.
___________10. I am my difference, acting and participating in mutuality of
humanness with another individual, even he/she is different
himself/herself.
POST TEST
Read each item carefully and choose the correct answer.
1. Karol Josef Wojtyla became the supreme pontiff of what religion
a. Anglican
b. Protestant
c. Roman Catholic
d. Baptist
2. In what setting does Martin Buber’s concept of authentic dialogue is based

from?
a. Encounter of man in a subject to subject relations
b. Acting and Participating of man in the relation to other
c. Seeming behavior of man towards the other
d. Objectifying behavior of man towards the other
3. What is the focus of dialogical relations of man with other man in the realm of
intersubjectivity by Buber and Wojtyla?
a. Man in his ideas
b. Man in his judgment
c. Man as subject
d. Man as object
4. Which among the following instances does not mean acceptance?

a. Putting trust in every man
b. Respecting persons
c. Seeing the other person as supporter
d. Treating persons as objects
5. Which among the following does not exemplify authentic dialogue?

a. To be present in class with your classmates in academic discussion
b. To enjoy the beach with your family
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c. To pray with other faithful in communal worship

d. To be alone in the room
6. Martin Buber’s concept of “I-It” relation means

a. Authentic dialogue
b. Monologue
c. Decalogue
d. Objective presentment
7. Karol Woityla’s authentic dialogue is founded on his Anthropologic concept

of man, based on
a. Acting and participating of one’s humanity to others
b. Pretentious assumption of others
c. Seeming behavior towards the other man
d. Objectifying behavior towards the other man
8. In the wake of Ricardo’s father, he projects that he is just fine. He does not
want to cry even if he feels to. Applying Buber’s philosophy, Ricardo’s action
manifests behavior of
a. Paving
b. Portraying
c. Scheming
d. Seeming
9. Paul volunteered to help the barangay social worker in distributing relief

goods coming from DSWD in the barangay. Upon seeing the crowd lining up,
he saw his drunkard neighbor Renz fell into the ground vomiting. Which
among the following actions does exemplify Woityla’s concept of acceptance
of individual difference?
a. Call the barangay tanod to blotter the incident
b. Take a photo of him and post it in your facebook story timeline
c. Laugh and mock him
d. Help him to be brought to the barangay health clinic
10. Which of the following instances exemplify acceptance of a classmate

who belongs to the LGBT?
a. Despise him/her whenever he/she becomes part of your group
b. Treat him/her as if he/she does not exist in class
c. Allow him/her to show his/her participation in class activities
d. Prefer not to indulge him/her in any activity in school
ASSIGNMENT
Give one learning that you gained in this module. Write it in a hashtag (#) format.
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ANSWER KEY
REFERENCES
BOOK
Palmiano, Dariel A. Philosophy of the Human Person, Prince Chariel Publishing

House, San Isidro, Pili, Camarines Sur, 2015.
INTERNET
Martin Buber
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Buber
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Martin-Buber-German-religious-philosophe
r
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Martin Buber’s I and Thou by Natasha Sutherland.

https://www.academia.edu/31884944/A_Presentation_on_Martin_Bubers_I_and_
Thou_Part_1
Martin Buber, Father of the Philosophy of Dialogue by Sylwia Gorzna

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/296929456_Martin_Buber_father_of_th
e_philosophy_of_dialogue
Martin buber and genuine relationship by Cassandra Paragua

http://dameanusabun.blogspot.com/2017/04/martin-buber-and-genuine-relationsh
ip.html
The Theological Anthropology of Karol Wojtyla by Dr. William R. Luckey, PhD

https://www.hprweb.com/2019/10/the-theological-anthropology-of-karol-wojtyla-p
ope-st-john-paul-ii/
Pope John Paul and Inter Religious Dialogue by Archbishop Michael L.

Fitzgerald, M, Afr.
https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/pope-john-paul-ii-and-interreligious-dialo
gue-1658
Dialogue with Other Faith by William B. Blakemore

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-John-Paul-II/Dialogue-with-other-faith
s
KUNG IKAW AY MASAYA (Awiting Pambata).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tt4GpQ78zCo
Logos. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logos_(Christianity)
Dia. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/dialogue
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Introduction to the Philosophy of

the Human Person

Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand

Regional Director: Gilbert T. Sadsad

ACCEPTANCE OF OTHERS DESPITE THEIR

DIALOGUE – it is the encounter of man with another man in a

“I-THOU” - it is Buber’s concept of Authentic Dialogue in mutual unfolding of the

1. Which among the following phrases signifies dialogue?

2. Which among the following phrases does not mean acceptance?

3. The meaning of the Greek word dia in the word dialogos is

4. The word ‘authentic’ connotes worthiness to

5. Which among the following objectives suggests dialogue?

6. Which among the following statements suggests acceptance of a person who

9. Which of the following actions relates to acceptance of others despite

10. Which of the following instances exemplifies acceptance of a man with an

1. A patient being referred by the attending

2. A filthy boy who begged for money from

3. A young boy who has body odor being

4. A customer gave a combo meal to the

5. A driver-owner of a brand-new SUV

“Paul was invited to be the master of ceremony and

“KUNG IKAW AY MASAYA”

Kung ikaw ay masaya, *tumawa ka ….(hahaha) (2x)

● Pumalakpak (clap hands 3x)

1. In his perceived difference, does he relate himself as a subject? Or object?

2. Is acceptance manifested in in what Paul did? How do you say so?

3. Supposing you see the persons whom Paul has considered in

For Buber, dialogue is not just an exchange of words, discourse, or

Karol Jozef Wojtyla (St. John Paul II,1920- 2005),

1. A fetus is aborted by the mother to escape taint of family

2. A parent takes care of his/her autistic child unconditionally

3. A son takes care of his parents in their old age

4. A convict is sentenced to die of lethal injection because of

5. A comatose grandfather is left to die by his grandson to put

1. Those who are non-readers

2. Those who are members of the

3. Those who are teenage mother

4. Those who are addicted to

5. Those who are product of a

2. In what setting does Martin Buber’s concept of authentic dialogue is based

4. Which among the following instances does not mean acceptance?

5. Which among the following does not exemplify authentic dialogue?

c. To pray with other faithful in communal worship

6. Martin Buber’s concept of “I-It” relation means

7. Karol Woityla’s authentic dialogue is founded on his Anthropologic concept

9. Paul volunteered to help the barangay social worker in distributing relief

10. Which of the following instances exemplify acceptance of a classmate

Palmiano, Dariel A. Philosophy of the Human Person, Prince Chariel Publishing

Martin Buber’s I and Thou by Natasha Sutherland.

Martin Buber, Father of the Philosophy of Dialogue by Sylwia Gorzna

Martin buber and genuine relationship by Cassandra Paragua

The Theological Anthropology of Karol Wojtyla by Dr. William R. Luckey, PhD

Pope John Paul and Inter Religious Dialogue by Archbishop Michael L.

Dialogue with Other Faith by William B. Blakemore

KUNG IKAW AY MASAYA (Awiting Pambata).

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