Martin Buber's I and Thou
마르틴 부버의 나와 너의 대화철학
A seminal existential dialogical philosophy distinguishing instrumental, objectifying relations (*I-It*) from authentic, transformative, reciprocal encounters (*I-Thou*), which ultimately mirror the Eternal Thou.
| Field | Philosophy · Religious Studies |
|---|---|
| Level of analysis | Micro · Individual |
| Paradigm | Existentialism Phenomenology |
| Key figures | 👤 Martin Buber (마르틴 부버) |
| Year | 1923 |
Key Claims
Martin Buber argued that human life is fundamentally relational. Modern alienation stems from reducing existence to I-It (utilitarian objectification). Genuine spiritual and human authenticity occurs in the dialogical reciprocity of I-Thou, where being meets being without intermediaries.
Further Reading
- Buber, M. (1923). Ich und Du. Insel Verlag. (English: I and Thou, 1937, T. & T. Clark).
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