I And Thou

Buber's I and Thou Is Essential REading for Thoughtful People

I and Thou is essential for all students of philosophy and religion regardless of their religious thinking as a guide to personal and human interactions. Buber brings the working definitions of "I", "You" and "Thou" into perspectives which have vital ramifications for how people accept their responsibilities for themselves and with other people. His designation and distinction of "thing" as contrasted with "you" adds a strong dimension and depth to how one views others in relation to themselves. Although it has been said that Buber's work is very dense, I found it to be very understandable given the English interpretation. The English translation of the original German text also includes footnotes which describe how the translator interpreted the original text. It is likely that readers will refer to this reference frequently in relation to many circumstances including the works of other philophers as well as all religious works.

A fundamental category of human understanding is revealed in this work

The distinction between the I- It manipulative, impersonal relation and the I-Thou personal relationship in which one understands and sympathizes with the other is a fundamental distinction in human life and experience. In ethical terms it is tremendously significant. Thus Buber's little book in which he elaborates on this distinction is an important one. Buber is a great writer and thinker. This particular work however is somehow I found more difficult than most. Yet it is invaluable for those who would think soundly about the moral life.

I need an easy version

Although I've finished the book in two days, I found it rather difficult to understand. According to the translater, Buber himself didn't know what he meant by some of his writing. (Wondering, who knows then?) Nevertheless, there must be something to it, or why would this book be on the best books list. I would love to read a version, that is not translated word by word, but written into an easy read/and understand mode.

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