INTERSUBJECTI

VITY
BY: GROUP 7
WHAT IS
INTERSUBJECTIVITY?
Intersubjectivity
 a term originally coined by the philosopher Edmund
Husserl (1859–1938), is most simply stated as the
interchange of thoughts and feelings, both conscious and
unconscious, between two persons or “subjects,” as
facilitated by empathy.
INTERSUBJECTIVITY
 Important values related to intersubjectivity include acceptance of differences
and embracing diversity.
 We understand that each person is unique, therefore, differences will exist
among groups of people. When we look at physical traits and even behavior,
we can see that no two persons look and think the same.
 When we consider views, beliefs, and ideas the differences become much
more pronounced. We have to accept that people will have different views and
beliefs.
 unites us all is our shared humanity and dignity.
recognition of our shared humanity and dignity is what drives us to
INTERSUBJECTIVITY
d assistance and act with concern towards others, especially toward
duals or groups that experience hardships and discrimination.
nstance, those who are physically and mentally challenged often
ience hardships because of their condition. We have to realize, however,
hese individuals, despite their limitations, can have the same skills as
who are fully able in mind and body.
also have hopes and aspirations like us, and many of them have
ssfully transcended their disabilities to become productive and happy
duals.
INTERSUBJECTIVITY
Examples of people with disabilities who have
successfully risen above their physical limitations to
live productive lives include Helen Keller, Nick
Vujicic, and Roselle Ambubuyog.
HELEN KELLER
 Helen Keller (1880-1968) was an American author, political activist, and the
first deaf-blind person to earn a bachelor’s degree.
 She lost her hearing and sight when she was an infant due to an illness.
Growing up, she developed a system of signs to communicate with her family.
When Helen was seven years old, she met Anne Sullivan, a teacher who was
herself visually-impaired.
 Anne taught Helen to recognize objects and learn their names, and Helen
quickly learned. Helen went on to attend an institute for the blind and deaf, and
at the age of 16 entered the Cambridge School for Young Ladies.
HELEN KELLER
 Four years later, she was admitted to Radcliffe College. Helen was
accompanied and guided by Anne Sullivan throughout her studies.
 Despite being blind and deaf, Helen learned to “hear” people’s speech by
feeling their lips with her hands.
 She became proficient at using braille and reading sign language. She
eventually learned how to speak, and became a well-known public speaker.
Soon after graduating from college, Helen spent her time giving speeches and
writing books.
 At age 22, she published an autobiography, The Story of My Life, which
described her life and struggles growing up. The book became the basis of a
popular play titled The Miracle Worker.
QUIZCAP

Important values related to intersubjectivity

include ______ of differences and _____
diversity.
ANSWER

ACCEPTANCE AND EMBRACING

QUIZCAP

We understand that each person is _____,

therefore differences will exist among groups
of people.
ANSWER

UNIQUE
QUIZCAP

When we look at physical traits and even

behavior, we can see that ____ two persons are
exactly alike and think the same.
ANSWER

NO
QUIZCAP

What unites us all is our shared _____ and

_____.
ANSWER

HUMANITY AND
DIGNITY
QUIZCAP

The first deaf-blind person to earn a bachelor’s

degree. She spent her time giving speeches and
writing books.
ANSWER

HELEN KELLER
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