Martin Buber's I and Thou: Practicing Living Dialogue

by Kenneth Paul Kramer

Accentuates and clarifies the core teachings of Martin Buber's classic I and Thou and offers practice exercises designed to deepen and humanize the quality of interpersonal dialogue. †

Genres: Philosophy, Spirituality, School, Theology, Religion, Judaism, Psychology

215 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2003

Reviews

[Robert Wawee]

I've spent half a lifetime digesting this small volume. It's one of the best books on respecting human dignity and the communication process I've ever read. It retains a prominent place in my library, next to the lengthy journal I've written about it over the years. I believe that many of the concepts Buber challenged the world to in the 1960's are lessons we need to learn over again about respect and civility.

[Randy Iden]

Nice guide to I and thou that helps with the practical applications of Buber's work. I agree that the charts are confusing, but I'm not the most visual, so take that with the proverbial grain.

[Danette]

One of the more difficult-to-read choices I've ever made but also one of the most effective helps for recognizing my own selfishness toward better loving others.

[Emeshea]

If you don't get the original I and Thou by Buber, read this instead.

If you don't get this... go read the sparknotes first, then come back to this. You'll get it then. :)