Many prominent writers have acknowledged the influence of I and Thou on their work; students of intellectual history consider it a landmark; and the generation born after World War II considers Buber one of its prophets. Buber's main proposition is that we may address existence in two ways: (1) that of the "I" toward an "It" or (2) that of the "I" toward "Thou." One of the major themes of the book is that human life finds meaning in relationships. All of our relationships, Buber contends, bring us ultimately into ...
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Many prominent writers have acknowledged the influence of I and Thou on their work; students of intellectual history consider it a landmark; and the generation born after World War II considers Buber one of its prophets. Buber's main proposition is that we may address existence in two ways: (1) that of the "I" toward an "It" or (2) that of the "I" toward "Thou." One of the major themes of the book is that human life finds meaning in relationships. All of our relationships, Buber contends, bring us ultimately into relationship with God, the Eternal Thou.
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Amazing work of existential philosophy. Very easy to come into from a weak background in the material, very enriching if you already have a background. Highly recommended.
ginnyvirginia
Sep 6, 2007
Amazing book
If you are thinking about buying this book, buy it.
