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I and Thou (Scribner Classics)

Martin Buber

A centennial edition of Considered to be one of the most important books of Western theology since its original publication in 1923, Martin Buber’s slender volume

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The Ezra Klein Show

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The Ezra Klein Show

During a discussion on how relationships can degrade into objectification, the hosts referenced the book as a foundational text that introduced the I‑Thou concept, describing it as a sacred, divine way of relating. Ezra Klein recalled his mentor assigning it as the first reading, and Priya Parker highlighted its emphasis on the sacredness of interpersonal connections. The episode presented the work positively, suggesting it offers valuable insight for anyone concerned with meaningful social bonds.

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Episode: Sabbath and the Art of Rest

Judith referenced Buber's classic work while explaining how the Sabbath enables people to move beyond selfinterest toward a relational mode of being.

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you are able to ... Martin Buber talks about in his book, I Thou, and you are able to become a better member of your community and incidentally a better person.

Episode: Is Your Social Life Missing Something? This Is For...

The speaker referenced Martin Buber's work regarding the relationship between I and thou when discussing how relationships break down when people become objects of charity or tasks for redemption.

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When I listen to that quote, I think of Martin Buber, right? Oh, no, just in general. And this idea, you know, I'm a conflict resolution facilitator. My mentor, Hal Saunders, the first book he ever made me read was Martin Buber's writings and the relationship between I and thou.

So I, thou is an idea that the relationship between you and me is sacred. It's divine.

How I Built This with Guy Raz

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How I Built This with Guy Raz

It was mentioned as a book that offered fantastic insights and was a source of motivation for Tom Chappell during his time at Harvard Divinity School.

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I was learning things from philosophers like Martin Buber, who had some fantastic things to offer in his book I and Thou.

— Episode: Tom's Of Maine: Tom Chappell

Episode: Tom's Of Maine: Tom Chappell

It was mentioned as a book that offered fantastic insights and was a source of motivation for Tom Chappell during his time at Harvard Divinity School.

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I was learning things from philosophers like Martin Buber, who had some fantastic things to offer in his book I and Thou.

Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

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Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

It was mentioned as a book that influenced Janine's life and touched on the topic of how people relate to each other, either with I-It or I-Thou relationships.

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But what you mentioned brings me to another book that influenced my life a great deal called 'I and Thou' by Martin Buber, which was another one of those life changing things.

— Episode: "Gay Ne Sais Quoi" (w/ Janeane Garofalo)

Episode: "Gay Ne Sais Quoi" (w/ Janeane Garofalo)

It was mentioned as a book that influenced Janine's life and touched on the topic of how people relate to each other, either with I-It or I-Thou relationships.

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But what you mentioned brings me to another book that influenced my life a great deal called 'I and Thou' by Martin Buber, which was another one of those life changing things.

It talks about how people either have an 'I it' relationship with people or an 'I thou'. It means you vilify the other. And you lack empathy and 'I thou' is, this is human.

Episode: "Gay Ne Sais Quoi" (w/ Janeane Garofalo)

The book, 'I and Thou', was discussed as having a great influence on the speaker's life and explored the concepts of 'I-It' and 'I-Thou' relationships.

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But what you mentioned brings me to another book that influenced my life a great deal called 'I and Thou' by Martin Buber, which was another one of those life changing things. And it talks about how people either have an 'I it' relationship with people or an 'I thou'.

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