An Analysis of Martin Buber's I and Thou [Paperback]

Martin Bubers 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, human life finds its meaning in personal relationships of the I-Thou sort. I and Thou is Bubers masterpiece, the basis of his religious philosophy of dialogue, and among the most influential studies of the human condition in the 20th century.

Ways in to the Text  Who was Martin Buber?  What does I and Thou Say?  Why does I and Thou Matter?  Section 1: Influences  Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context  Module 2: Academic Context  Module 3: The Problem  Module 4: The Author's Contribution  Section 2: Ideas  Module 5: Main Ideas  Module 6: Secondary Ideas  Module 7: Achievement  Module 8: Place in the Author's Work  Section 3: Impact  Module 9: The First Responses  Module 10: The Evolving Debate  Module 11: Impact and Influence Today  Module 12: Where Next?  Glossary of Terms  People Mentioned in the Text  Works Cited

Martin Bubers I and Thou argues that humans engage with the world in two ways, one necessary for existence and the other the source of the meaning of life. Bubers masterpiece is the basis of his religious philosophy of dialogue and among the most influential studies of the humlC>