On Intersubjectivity and Cultural Creativity

Martin Buber

ISBN 10: 0226078078 / ISBN 13: 9780226078076

Published by The University Of Chicago Press Okt 1992, 1992

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Neuware - One of the foremost religious and social philosophers of the twentieth century, Martin Buber also wrote extensively on sociological subjects, particularly as these affected his philosophical concerns. Collected here, these writings offer essential insights into the human condition as it is expressed in culture and society. Buber's central focus in his sociological work is the relation between social interaction, or intersubjectivity, and the process of human creativity. Specifically, Buber seeks to define the nature and conditions of creativity, the conditions of authentic intersubjective social relations that nurture creativity in society and culture. He attempts to identify situations favorable to creativity that he believes exist to some extent in all cultures, though their fullest development occurs only rarely. Buber considers the combination of open dialogue between human and human and a dialogue between man and God to be necessary for the crystallization of the common discourse that is essential for holding a free, just, and open society together. Important for an understanding of Buber's thought, these writings--touching on education, religion, the state, and charismatic leadership--will be of profound value to students of sociology, philosophy, and religion.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: On Intersubjectivity and Cultural Creativity
• Publisher: The University Of Chicago Press Okt 1992
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0226078078
• ISBN 13: 9780226078076
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 230W x 154H x 18D millimeters 230 millimeters width by 154 millimeters height by 18 millimeters depth
• Weight: 478 grams

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One of the foremost religious and social philosophers of the twentieth century, Martin Buber also wrote extensively on sociological subjects, particularly as these affected his philosophical concerns. Collected here, these writings offer essential insights into the human condition as it is expressed in culture and society.

Buber's central focus in his sociological work is the relation between social interaction, or intersubjectivity, and the process of human creativity. Specifically, Buber seeks to define the nature and conditions of creativity, the conditions of authentic intersubjective social relations that nurture creativity in society and culture. He attempts to identify situations favorable to creativity that he believes exist to some extent in all cultures, though their fullest development occurs only rarely.

Buber considers the combination of open dialogue between human and human and a dialogue between man and God to be necessary for the crystallization of the common discourse that is essential for holding a free, just, and open society together.

Important for an understanding of Buber's thought, these writings—touching on education, religion, the state, and charismatic leadership—will be of profound value to students of sociology, philosophy, and religion.

About the Author

S. N. Eisenstadt is emeritus professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. His previous books include Multiple Modernities, Explorations in Jewish Historical Experience, and Power, Trust and Meaning.