Activity: DIFFERENTIATION.
State the distinct ideas of the three philosophers. Write them in the separate columns.
Also, write the ideas where all three philosophers agree using the space provided for.
CONFUCIUS MARTIN BUBER KAROL WOJTILA
Distinct Ideas: Distinct Ideas: Distinct Ideas:
Ren or “human-heartedness.” “I-Thou” and “I-It” relation Human action is the
Stresses order and harmony foundation of our being
in the world His idea is to treat another
Practical humanism person as a subject, a being Human reality is also about
different from things or being with others, so our
objects actions are also directed
Calls every man to love the towards others.
other through actions, not The “I” is the same with the
through thoughts thou and there should be In theory of participation, man
mutual relationship between has the capacity to share
them. himself to others.
Man acts and exists with
others
Human is a member of the
community of persons, a
community of “I-You” or “We”
Since man is a member of
this community, his
experience with others gives
him meaning and allows him
to create meaning with
others.
Shared ideas of the three Philosophers:
Respecting each other
Loving each other
Unity