An Analysis of Martin Buber's I and Thou

by Simon Ravenscroft

Martin Buber's I and Thou argues that humans engage with the world in two ways. One is with the attitude of an 'I' towards an 'It', where the self stands apart from objects as items of experience or use. The other is with the attitude of an 'I' towards a 'Thou', where the self enters into real relation with other people, or nature, or God.
Addressing modern technological society, Buber claims that while the 'I-It' attitude is necessary for existence,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1912453614
• ISBN13: 9781912453610
• Release Date: May 2018
• Publisher: Macat Library
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.1" x 7.8"