Philosophitlog
Philosophitlog
Philosophitlog
Pp.93-99
Emman Jinon-Eli Saez
• We must be aware of
ourselves as rational
individuals capable of
determined and reasonable
action. Interpersonal relations
are made possible when self
becomes aware of other,
which includes everyone and
everything outside of self.
• Our human nature not only
enables us to recognize the
self that defines our
individuality, it also enables us
to recognize that other
humans also possess a self.
• We can relate meaningfully
with other people since we
consider ourselves as essentially
the same. This notion of
recognizing the self in the other
is how philosophers define
interpersonal relations.
• Interaction between self and
others is related to the concept
of INTERSUBJECTIVITY. It is
defined as the mutual
recognition of each other as a
person.
• It also carries the meaning of a
unique relationship between
distinct subjects which refers to
the characteristic of the human
person to engage in intimate
and personal relationships.
• Having an INNER LIFE OF
INTERIORITY allows a person to
give himself or herself to others.
It also allows individuals to
receive others in his or her life
and relate with them.
INTERSUBJECTI
intersubjectivit
• allows a VITY
y to become
person
closer to others in many
different ways.
Levels of self-other
interactions:
1. simple awareness of the existence of the
other (being aware that there are other
beings unique from us and that they exist
outside of our own awareness or perception)