Better Use an Arrow: : "I-Thou," "Relation,' and Their Difference in Martin Buber's I and Thou

This paper corrects a pervasive mistake in readings of Buber's iconic trope, "I-Thou" (Ich-Du; hereafter, I-You). The mistake lies in considering it synonymous to the principal concept of his dialogical thought, "relation" (Beziehung). A detailed reading of relevant passages...

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Main Author: Ziderman, Asaf (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: De Gruyter 2022
In: Naharaim
Year: 2022, Volume: 16, Issue: 2, Pages: 257-273
Further subjects:B Dialogue
B Relationstechnik
B Intersubjectivity
B I-Thou
B Martin Buber
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