Martin Buber
1878 - 1965
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Quotes
Biography
Martin Buber was an Austrian-born Israeli Jewish philosopher known for his existentialist philosophy centered around the concepts of dialogue, relationship, and community. He is best known for his thesis on the “I-Thou” relationship, emphasizing authentic human connection over objectification. Buber's works have had a profound influence on existentialist thought and Jewish existentialism. He was a prominent figure in the early 20th century intellectual and philosophical circles.
Famous Quotes (5)
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All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.
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Solitude is a healing threshold.
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The real struggle is not between East and West, or capitalism and communism, but between education and propaganda.
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When two people relate to each other authentically and humanly, God is the electricity that surges between them.
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The world is not an obstacle on the way to God, it is the way.