Man and fellowman

Philosophy of ManTabor Hill College – OADSem. Marcelino Arcilla Rapayla Jr, OAD

MAN AND FELLOWMANMAN AND FELLOWMAN

1. Introduction1. Introduction

2. Elements of the Interhuman 2. Elements of the Interhuman

3. Phenomenology of Love3. Phenomenology of Love

4. In search of Truth and Justice4. In search of Truth and Justice

5. The task of Man5. The task of Man

By: Martin Buber

6. Conclusion6. Conclusion

BiographyBiography

Martin Buber was an Austrian-born Jewish philosopher best known for his philosophy

of dialogue, a form of existentialism centered on the distinction between the I–Thou relationship and the I–It relationship.

Elements of the Interhuman

Elements of the Interhuman

Reporter: Marcelino Rapayla Jr.

Is Adam in nature a social being?Is Adam in nature a social being?

No Man is an IslandNo Man is an Island

BUBER: The Sphere of the InterhumanBUBER: The Sphere of the Interhuman

•The Social is the life of the group of people bound together by common experiences and reactions.

•The Interhuman is the life between persons, the interpersonal, the life of dialogue, The “I-THOU”.

“I-Thou” is distinguish from “I-It”“I-Thou” is distinguish from “I-It”

One way of distinguishing dialogue from monologue is to describe the obstacles to dialogue which would be the characteristics of monologue.

One way of distinguishing dialogue from monologue is to describe the obstacles to dialogue which would be the characteristics of monologue.

“I-Thou”, a person becomes aware of the other not as a mere object.

“I-It” relationship is the human being dehumanize, depersonalized others.

Characteristics of Being MonologueCharacteristics of Being Monologue

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• The first obstacle to dialogue is "SEEMING”, in contrast to “BEING”.


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• "SEEMING” distinguishes from the “Genuine Seeming.”

• Buber: “Man is seeking confirmation of his being.”


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• The second obstacle to dialogue is “speechifying” in contrast to “personal making present”.


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• The third obstacle to dialogue is IMPOSITION, in contrast to UNFOLDING.

“It’s wrong to pretend.”

Hindrance in the Interhuman: Seeming, Imposition, I-it relationshipHindrance in the Interhuman: Seeming, Imposition, I-it relationship

Genuine DialogueGenuine Dialogue

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There is turning to the partner or turning of the being – “personal

making present”

maintains a climate of

great faithfulness, respect and truthfulness.

Get 1/half sheet of paper:Get 1/half sheet of paper:

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Question:

1. Determine one possible obstacle to dialogue in the movie and amplify it.

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What is Love?What is Love?

Reporter: Franklin Bating

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PHENOMENOLOGY OF LOVEPART 1PHENOMENOLOGY OF LOVEPART 1

Phenomenology of Love: Part 1Phenomenology of Love: Part 1

• Loneliness & Love Experience of Love begins from the experience

of loneliness.

• The loving encounter I-thou communication

• Reciprocity of Love Basis of love (the love of self)

• Creativity of Love Being togetherness

PHENOMENOLOGY OF LOVEPART 2PHENOMENOLOGY OF LOVEPART 2Reporter: Dennis Zamora

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• Union of Love The action of being joined.

• The Gift of Self Love is sharing myself to others.

• Love is Historical Love at first sight –Cleopatra & Mark Anthony

Communion – Sharing of thoughts and feelings.

The gift of self is offered to other self. Crucifixion of Jesus


• Equality in Love Everyone has the same rights and advantages.

• Love is Total Marriage

• Love is Eternal Till death do us part

• Love and Sex are Sacred Marriage is sacred

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President Obama’s love - Commitment.

What is Truth & Justice?What is Truth & Justice?

IN SEARCH OF TRUTH AND JUSTICEIN SEARCH OF TRUTH AND JUSTICEReporter: Alfie Dingal

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Gabriel Marcel: Truth and JusticeGabriel Marcel: Truth and Justice

• Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains taken to bring it to light.

- GEORGE WASHINGTON

• Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.

- Martin Luther King, Jr.

Gabriel Marcel: Truth and JusticeGabriel Marcel: Truth and Justice

• In matters of truth and justice, there is no difference between large and small problems, for issues concerning the treatment of people are all the same.

- Albert Einstein

• Peace is not an absence of war, it is a virtue, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice.

- Baruch Spinoza Click here!

THE TASK OF MANTHE TASK OF MANReporter: Jeson Eric Gavez

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Man is task to respondMan is task to respond

• To Know

• To Cultivate

• To Love

• To Live your life to the fullest

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TO SUM UPTO SUM UP

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To be a man is a gift, to be fully human is a right. This is our challenge, a very personal challenge. There is no limit to our potentials. Hence, enriched with the experience of knowing, you are now asked to actualize your potentials, to be you, to live your life to the fullest and to make a difference.

TO SUM UPTO SUM UPReporter: Marcelino Rapayla Jr.

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Education

Man and fellowman