Department of Education

Bureau of Learning Delivery

Teaching and Learning Division

Supplementary Learning Modules

for Senior High School Learners

Grade Level: Grade 11/12

Core Subject: Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human
Persons

Semester: First/ Second Semester (WEEK 6)

 INTERSUBJECTIVITY

Learning Competencies: At the end of the module, you

should be able to:
6.1. Realize that intersubjectivity requires accepting differences
and not to imposing on others
PPT11/12-IIc-6.1
PPT11/12-IId-6.2
6.2. Explain that authentic dialogue means accepting others even
if they are from themselves
PPT11/12-IId-6.3
6.3. Perform activities that demonstrate the talents of persons
with disabilities and those from the underprivileged sectors of
society
PPT11/12-IIe-6.4

Lesson 6: Inter-Subjectivity
6.1. Appreciate the Talents of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and
those from the Underprivileged Sectors of Society and Their
Contributions
6.2 On Underprivileged Sectors of Society
6.3 Perform Activities that Demonstrate the Talents of PWDs
and Underprivileged Sectors of Society

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 Another aspect of being man is his relatedness with others. This in philosophical terms is
Intersubjectivity or being with others. One manifestation of this relation with others is
accepting OTHERS AND THEIR DIFFERENCES. This is the first critical component of inter
subjectivity.

Task 1: Answer the following questions:

Processing Questions:
1. What can you say about the pictures?
2. How do you accept their differences?

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A. Appreciate the Talents of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and those from the
Underprivileged Sectors of Society and Their Contributions.

The process of suspecting, recognizing, and identifying the handicap for parents with
PWD will include feelings of shock, bewilderment, sorrow, anger and guilt. Whether these
pertain to deafness or spirited children, denial, for instance, is universal. During diagnosis
isolation of affect occurs when the parents intellectually accepts deafness of their child. The
loss should require mourning or grief; otherwise, something is seriously wrong.
There are many categories of PDW persons with disabilities. To mention some, there
are the hearing impaired, diabetic, asthmatic, or cystic fibrotic persons. In a certain study,
mothers of asthmatic children scored consistently more positively than any other groups of
mothers. On the one hand, father of asthmatic and cystic fibrotic children and had higher parent
attitudes and were more sociable than the other fathers. On both these scales, parents of hearing
impaired youngsters had the highest problematic scores.

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Talented Filipinos with Disabilities

B. On Underprivileged Sectors of Society

Dimensions of Poverty
The notion of poverty is not one- dimensional; rather it is multidimensional. A number of
different concepts and measures of poverty relate to its various dimensions. Each of these
dimensions has the common characteristic of representing deprivation that can encompasses:
 Income
 Health
 Education
 Empowerment
 Working Condition

The most common measure of the underprivileged is income poverty, which is defined
in terms of consumption of good and services. There is lack of goods and services. The World
Bank categorizes poverty in two levels: poor and extremely poor. Those living below US
1.25/day are extremely poor.

There is a growing recognition that income poverty is not the only important measure of
deprivation. Poor health is also an important aspect of poverty. Globally, millions die due to
AIDS, Ebola virus, tuberculosis and malaria as well as number of infant deaths from largely
preventable causes of diarrheal disease. Health deprivation had become focal point for the
underprivileged.

C. How can philosophy help you evaluate your relationships with others?

Important values related to inter-subjectivity 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 on 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. What unite us all is our shared humanity and dignity.
The recognition of our shared humanity and dignity is what drives us to extend
assistance and act with concern towards others, especially toward individuals or groups that
experience hardships and discrimination. For instance, those who are physically and mentally
challenged often experience hardships because of their conditions. We have to realize,
however, that these individuals, despite their limitations, can have the same skills as those who
are fully able in mind and body. They have also hopes and aspirations like us, and many of
them have successfully transcended their disabilities to become productive and happy
individuals. Examples of people with disabilities who have successfully risen above their
physical limitations to live productive lives.

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D. Perform Activities that Demonstrate the Talents of PWDs and Underprivileged
Sectors of Society

Task 2:
Independent Learning: Reflection:

1. What can you do as a student, in your own capacity in expressing your support and
encouragement for PWDs to achieve more than their expected capabilities? How can you raise
their individual self-esteems so that they may feel that they are worth something?

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Task 3: Reflection:

THINK
Reflect on your interactions with your family, friends, schoolmates, and
members of your community. Which of this statements best describes the
interactions you have had and the relationships you have established with
others?
1. I welcome opportunities to meet new people and get to know them better.
2. I am only nice to people I know and I tend to ignore strangers.
3. I am comfortable being with a lot of people in different situations.
4. I do not like being with other people in strange situations.
5. I’d rather be with a few trusted friends than be with many people I do not
really know.
6. I always treat the people I meet with respect.
7. I feel that the people I interact with do not really like me.
8. Whenever I inter act with other people, I always strive to make a good
impression.
9. I really do not care about what other people think of me and how they see
impression.

Discuss your thoughts, reflections, and realizations. Write your answer on a

whole sheet of paper.

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Task 4:
What is your impression about the picture and statement below? Write your answer
in your notebook.

Task 5:
Who are these people? Choose one person whose picture is shown below and research
about his life and works. Write a reflection paper about their significant contributions.

Ronnel Del Rio Anna Kristina Arce

Gilda Quintua-Nakahara

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Task 6:
Independent Learning: Make a plan for an outreach activity:

OUTREACH ACTIVITY PLAN

RATIONALE
1.
2.
3.
OBJECTIVES
1.
2.
3
TARGET GROUP / RECEPIENT

PROCEDURE

Time Frame Title of Activity Procedure Persons Involved

Task 7: Answer the following questions:

Guided Learning:

1. What is intersubjectivity? How is it related with respect?

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2. Do you know people who have disabilities and underprivileged? How do you deal with
them?
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Task 8.
Copy the graphic organizer on a sheet of paper. Write in the boxes the names of four
people with whom you have genuine relationships. Write also how they have contributed
to your growth as person.

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Answer Keys:

Task 1-Answers may vary

Task 2-Answers may vary

Task 3-Answers may vary

Task 4-Answers may vary

Task 5-Answers may vary

Task 6-Answers may vary

Task 7-Answers may vary

Task 8-Answers may vary

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Glossary

Decept- when a person projects a false image of

himself to others

Elements for a Genuine and

Responsible Dialogue 1) knowledge
2) respect
3) care
4) confirmation

Forms of Non-Relational Self

1) self in isolation
2) self in the realm of pretentions
3) self in the realm of manipulation
4) self in the realm of selfishness
Human Characteristics-
1) human being is a social being
2) human being is born and creates
his/herself in social interaction

Intersubjectivity- Shared or mutual understanding among

agents; how you relate with others
Levels of the Mind
1) conscious
2) pre-conscious
3) unconscious/subconscious

Pan-Determinism- States that a person is not free to decide,

act, and behave because of biological,
psychological, and sociological
conditions

Self in the Realm of Pretentions- People pretend so they will be loved,

accepted, and honoured

Self in the Realm of Manipulation- Those who are being manipulated can't
be their true selves and are being treated
as objects

Self in the Realm of Selfishness- Blinds the person from seeing the world
and only sees himself

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Prepared by:

JUNAL M. MARCON, PhD

Master Teacher I
Schools Division of Passi City
Region VI

Evaluated by:

NESCEL P. PANES, PhD MA. LENNIE F. PAMPOSA, PhD

Education Program Supervisor Education Program Supervisor
Schools Division of Passi City Schools Division of Passi City
Region VI Region VI

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