Introduction to the Philosophy of Human

Person

INTERSUBJECTIVITY
Focus Question
1. What is intersubjectivity?
2. Differentiate social from the interhuman
3. Differentiate the I-It from I-Thou Relationship
4. What is Dialogue?
5. What are the obstacle of the authentic dialogue?
6. How do people address loneliness?
7. What are the essential characteristics of love?
SUBJECT VS. OBJECT
INTERSUBJECTIVITY
• It is the condition of the man, as a
subject, among other men, who are also
the subject.
• It refers to the shared awareness and
understanding among persons.
• It is made possible by the awareness of
the self and the other
SOCIAL VS INTERHUMAN
- The Social refers to the
life of a group bound
together by common
experiences and
reactions.
 Social VS Interhuman

- The Social refers to the life of a

group bound together by common
experiences and reactions
- The inter-human refers to the life
between and among persons; it
refers to the interpersonal, that is life
of dialogue.
DIALOGUE
• It is a deep and genuine
relationship between person
• It happens when two persons
truly acknowledge each other’s
presence and treat each other
as equals.