Intersubjectivity in Social Science and Philosophy

Flashcards summarizing key concepts from the Social Science and Philosophy lecture on intersubjectivity.

Transactional Approach

A perspective that views interactions with others as transactions where the goal is to get the maximum value for ourselves.

Subject

A term that refers to point of view or personal opinion.

Inter-Subjective

Refers to how individuals are influenced by other people through shared experiences.

Empathy

The ability to understand and feel what another person is experiencing, similar to saying 'what do you feel if you are in my shoes'.

Intersubjectivity

The concept that recognizes human beings as communal beings, inherently interacting and sharing experiences.

Personal Making Present

The process of fully opening oneself to another in a relationship.

Object

Refers to what a human person experiences as factually true.

I-IT Relationship

A type of relationship where beings treat others as objects to be used and experienced.

Interhuman

The life between persons characterized by one-to-one interactions with others.

Dialog

The ability of the human person to communicate with empathy.