Sensitivity
Learn more about your temperament and
Check
sensitivity dealings with others
Intensity
a. How strong are your emotional reactions? Do
you find yourself becoming easily upset or
rational / calm?
Answer between 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
(1-mild reaction, 5- intense reaction).
Persistenc
B. If you were involved in an activity and you
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were asked to stop, could you do so easily?
When a task is frustrating, do you find yourself
letting go easily or pushing to continue?
Answer between 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
(1-easily lets go, 5-locks in or does not easily let
Sensitivity
How aware are you of slight noises, emotions,
differences in temperature, taste, and textures?
Do you react easily to certain foods, tags in
clothing, or irritating noises?
Answer between 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
(1- usually not sensitive, 5-very sensitive)
Perceptive
How keenly aware are you of people, colors,
ness
noises, and objects around you? Do you
frequently forget to do what you were going to
do because something else has caught your
attention?
Answer between 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Adaptabilit
Do you quickly adapt to changes in your
y
schedule or routine? How do you cope with
surprises?
Answer between 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
(1-adapt quickly, 5-slow to adapt)
Regularity
How regular are your eating times, sleeping
period, and other bodily functions?
Answer between 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
(1-regular, 5-irregular)
Energy
Are you always on the move and busy or quiet?
Do you need to run and exercise in order to feel
good?
Answer between 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
(1-quiet, 5-active)
First
How do you usually react to new places, people,
or activity?Reaction
Answer between 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
(1-jumps right in, 5-rejects at first).
Mood
Do you feel mostly happy more than analytical
or serious?
Answer between 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
(1-jumps right in, 5-rejects at first).
Score: Source: Kurcinka (2006)
9-18 Cool or Calm
19-28- Very Lively or Energetic
29-45- Spirited
INTERSUBJECTIVITY
inter - "among and between" subject - conscious being
It is the organic union of the subjective reality and the
objective reality of beings.
Which of the following is the
best example of
intersubjectivity?
A. Tom has always loved dogs. When his parents let him choose a
family pet, he picks a Labrador puppy from the shelter.
B. When Elsa was twelve, her brother told her that pickles were
rotten cucumbers. Because of this, Elsa now orders burgers
C. When
without George was fifteen, he went exploring in a cave and
pickles.
became trapped, now afraid of closed spaces.
D. Tony was born with vision in only one eye. Because of this, he
sometimes has difficulty perceiving depth.
WHAT PHILOSOPHERS SAY ABOUT
INTERSUBJECTIVITY?
CONFUCIUS
one of his main idea is Ren or
"human-heartedness."
stresses order and harmony in the world.
his aim can be achieved through
practical humanism
MARTIN BUBER
introduced the "I-Thou" and "I-It"
relationships
I" refers to the self, and "Thou" (or "You")
refers to others in the most meaningful
human relationships.
I" refers to the self, and “It” refers to the
thing.
MARTIN BUBER
I -Thou (I -You) relation
The human person experiences one’s wholeness
not in the virtue of his relation to one’s self but
through one’s relation with another self.
The human persons as subjects have direct
and mutual sharing of selves.
Every man, woman and child are deeply and
extensively connected with each other.
Which of the following
statements shows the Principle
of I-Thou?
A. "Nalinaw ko ba ang aking sarili sa pamamgitan ng aking
paliwanag?"
B. "Nagegets mo ba ang aking mga sinabi?"
C. "Bakit ang tagal mo? Late kana naman ng 30 minuto."
D. "Dapat sinabi mo agad na malalate ka para mas naunawaan ko
sitwasyon mo."
MARTIN BUBER
I - It relationship
It is a person to thing, subject to object that
is just experiencing and using; lacking
directedness and mutuality (feeling, knowing,
and acting).
Example: socioeconomic plight of Filipino
women and children.
KAROL WOJTYLA
We relation
He is also St. John Paul II
The social dimension is represented by
We relations.
He criticized the meaning of human as
“rational animal”
Action reveals the nature of the human
activity.
KAROL WOJTYLA
We relation
In the theory of participation, man has
the capacity to share himself to others.
The human person is oriented toward
relation and sharing in the communal life
for the common good.
Since man is a member of this
community, his experience with others
gives him meaning and allows him to
create meaning with others.
“No human
being should
become an end to
himself/herself?
-St. Agustine of Hippo
MARTIN BUBER &
Karol Wojtyla
Human person is a total being, not just a rational
animal.
They are emphasizing is that life, people, and experiences are
connected to us and we are connected to them.
We must nurture, understand, and develop these connections so
that we get to live a full life filled with joy, energy,
entrepreneurship, and creativity.
TREAT EVERYONE WITH KINDNESS,
LOVE, AND COMPASSION.
QUIZ
QUESTION #1
Among the statements below,
what best describes
intersubjectivity?
A. Intersubjectivity is about how humans treat
B. It is a state of sharing of subjective states by
plants.
two or more individuals.
C. It is about how we judge other persons.
D. We treat others as objects in intersubjective
relationships.
QUESTION #2
Which statement is incorrect
about intersubjectivity?
A. Love is an important aspect in intersubjective
relationships
B. We can put ourselves in the shoes of others.
C. I can disregard others as much as I want.
D. We cannot help but be sensitive with the
existence of the other
QUESTION #3
Who among the discussed philosophers
focus on the concept of human-
heartedness in his philosophy of
intersubjectivity?
A. Karol Wojtyła
B. Martin Buber.
C. Confucius
D. Martin Heidegger
QUESTION #4
Who is the Jewish philosopher who
introduced the "I-Thou" and "I-I"
relationships?
A. Karol Wojtyła
B. Martin Buber.
C. Confucius
D. Martin Heidegger
QUESTION #5
What is the main focus of Karol Wojtyla's
philosophy of intersubjectivity?
A. Intellect
B. Feelings
C. Participation
D. Contribution
WE ARE CONVERSATION
“HUMANKIND IS A “
CONVERSATION.
-Martin Heidegger
WE ARE
• CONVERSATION
Humanity is progressively attuned to communication about being.
• Language, a human possession, shapes the human world and serves as a
tool for communication, information, and social interaction.
• Dialogue involves mutual attunement and is perfected in mutual tuning. -
Heidegger believes all conversations are ultimately about being (could be
God, fate, or YHWH).
WE ARE
• CONVERSATION
For Martin Buber, dialogue is a mutual sharing of inner selves in the
interhuman realm.
• True dialogue avoids objectification and involves mutual awareness and
acceptance of the other's unique personality.
• A conversation allows personal expression and deep interaction, where
people reveal their real selves.
• Conversations can be creative, poetic, and attempt to express the
unnamable.
WE ARE
CONVERSATION
• Heidegger suggests conversation helps articulate who we are as human
beings, not just individuals seeking information or gratification.
• Philosophers emphasize a shared human dialogue based on mutual
acceptance, sincerity, and interpersonal relationships.
• Genuine dialogue is achieved through participation, as Wojtyla claims,
where we share in each other's humanity.
QUIZ
QUESTION #1
The ability to engage in an authentic dialogue
is a key skill for maintaining relationships.
TRUE or FALSE
QUESTION #2
Conversation is similar to the meaning of
authentic dialogue
TRUE or FALSE
QUESTION #3
Conversation is much more than a dialogue
TRUE or FALSE
QUESTION #4
Authentic dialogue is an element of "I-It"
relationship
TRUE or FALSE
QUESTION #5
Authentic dialogue is much more than
conversation.
TRUE or FALSE
F A C T OR B L U F F
QUESTION #1
Most people with disabilities cannot work.
FACT or BLUFF
QUESTION #2
Words such as wheelchair-bound,
handicapped, or with special needs are
acceptable to use.
FACT or BLUFF
QUESTION #3
The Paralympics are for people with
disabilities.
FACT or BLUFF
QUESTION #4
People with disabilities want to be respected
and have the same opportunities as people
without disabilities.
FACT or BLUFF
QUESTION #5
Apolinario Mabini’s disability deterred him
from achieving his goals.
FACT or BLUFF
DEMONSTRATE THE TALENTS OF PWDS AND
UNDERPRIVILEGED SECTORS OF SOCIETY
• The Philippine government supports persons with disabilities
(PWDs) in finding jobs. Still, harmful stereotypes label them as
less productive.
• PWDs face barriers such as inaccessible transportation,
workplace discrimination, and negative perceptions of their
abilities.
• In 2014, the National Statistics Office estimated about 1.44
• The country has laws like Executive Order 417 to protect PWDs, but
they are poorly implemented.
• EO 417 requires government agencies and state-run corporations to
allocate 1% of their annual budget for PWD programs.
• EO 417 also addresses providing capitalization and technical skills
support for PWD livelihood activities.
• The country has laws like Executive Order
417 to protect PWDs, but they are poorly
implemented.
• EO 417 requires government agencies and
state-run corporations to allocate 1% of
their annual budget for PWD programs.
• EO 417 also addresses providing
capitalization and technical skills support
for PWD livelihood activities.
• One major issue for PWD businesses is the
lack of market for their products.
• The activity mentioned includes a chance
for PWD products to be displayed and sold
on campus to support their skills.
• Disability is linked to poverty, as people
with disabilities face extra costs for
healthcare, transportation, and special
• Poverty increases the risk of disability, and
many poor Filipinos are vulnerable to
human trafficking and exploitation.
• Pope Francis calls human trafficking a
"crime against humanity" and urges people
to fight for human dignity.
• This exploitation reflects Buber’s concept
of the I-It relation, where people are
treated as objects rather than as human
PERFORMANCE TASK #2
Each group will compose a song and create a
2-3-minute music video demonstrating their
appreciation to the talents of PWDs and
underprivileged sectors of society.
You can use the tune of other songs.