Lesson 2: Person and the Other

Question 1

are influenced by the concepts of self-awareness, individuality, and authenticity

Answer 1

interpersonal relations

Question 2

refers to the understanding of oneself as an existing human being that recognizes human existence as distinct from other living beings and other humans as well

Answer 2

self-awareness

Question 3

refers to the person’s awareness that he or she should live his or her life on his or her own terms and to live a life that is distinct from other people

Answer 3

individuality

Question 4

achieved once the individual’s thoughts, ideas, and actions express and upholds his or her individuality

Answer 4

authenticity

Question 5

for interpersonal relations to exist there must first be recognition of these two

Answer 5

the self and the other

Question 6

awareness of one’s individuality

Answer 6

self

Question 7

• refers to objects outside of personal experience
• individuals apart from the self

Answer 7

other

Question 8

• philosophical concept that is related to the interaction between the self and the other
• shared awareness and understanding among people

Answer 8

intersubjectivity

Question 9

first level of self-other interaction

Answer 9

simple awareness of the existence of the other

Question 10

deeper level of self-other interaction

Answer 10

awareness of the self as being seen by others

Question 11

is considered by philosophers as a defining characteristic of the self-other relationship

Answer 11

self-consciousness

Question 12

is considered a defining characteristic that sets apart human interaction from the interaction of other species

Answer 12

human gaze

Question 13

where an individual presents himself/herself in a certain way when dealing with others

Answer 13

seeming

Question 14

Martin Buber describes persons as taking on roles or characters

Answer 14

seeming

Question 15

• much deeper level of self-other interaction
• refers to genuine relationship established among individuals

Answer 15

dialogue

Question 16

True or False

acknowledging each other’s presence is the beginning of an authentic relationship

Answer 16

True

Question 17

distancing of the self from the other

Answer 17

monologue

Question 18

where the individual ceases to view the other as a distinct and authentic person

Answer 18

alienation

Question 19

happens when human being is treated as an object

Answer 19

alienation

Question 20

True or False

empathy gives rise to the exploitation of people

Answer 20

False

Alienation gives rise to the exploitation

Question 21

Edith Stein defines the self-other relationship as being driven by

Answer 21

empathy

Question 22

awareness and recognition that the other is a human person with thoughts and feelings

Answer 22

empathy

Question 23

is more than just shared understanding, but is the capability to put oneself “in the place where other is”

Answer 23

intersubjectivity

Question 24

willingness of a person to be present and be at the disposal of another

Answer 24

availability

Question 25

True or False

human existence is a continuous dialogue with the other, the self becomes whole through interaction with nature, with other people, and God

Answer 25

True

Question 26

• emphasizes the moral dimension of relationship and interactions
• encourages individuals to see to the needs of other people

Answer 26

ethics of care

Question 27

philosphers agree to the general notion of the human person as a “________”; a human person continually seeks and maintains harmonious relationship

Answer 27

“being-with-others”

Question 28

The Christian perspective considers human relations in the context of ______

Answer 28

community

Question 29

the relationship between God and man is defined as

Answer 29

fellowship and covenant