Exam 2 (Buber) Flashcards
What tradition is Buber associated with?
The phenomenological tradition.
How does Buber define phenomenological communication?
Experience of otherness (mutual experience of self and others)
How does Phenomenology differ from semiotics and cybernetics?
Because Phenomenology doesn’t use symbols, nor does it process information with others, it puts yourself in there shoes. (ex - The Jews, vs black)
How does Buber describe the experience of dialogue?
- Dialogue is an experience of communication with another beyond explicit communication
- Dialogue is a momentary experience but not random; one must truly be open to it.
What examples did Buber use for experience of dialogue?
- Two men sitting beside one another; something silently happened between them.
- Glances between strangers passing on the street.
- Buber encounter with a christian at a 1914 peace conference.
- Buber encounter with a horse when he was a boy.
What are the 3 “realms” or forms of communication described by Buber?
- Genuine Dialogue - (I-Thou) Turning to each other, to have a personal relationship.
- Technical Dialogue - (information exchange) - When using information wo accomplish things (ex - “What do you want for lunch”?)
- Monologue discussed and dialogue - Debate, chit chat, lovers talk.
What is “I-Thou”?
Where we need to accept the differences between another. Its not about finding a unified common ground, its about two different experiences. thats what “I-Thou” implies.
What is “I-It”?
Parties relate to, and experiences others as objects or means of achieving goals, only regards to self, no ability to personal connections.
What is Bubers “Basic Movement” of Dialogue?
- Turning towards the others - (dialogue) when you are engaged with genuine dialogue.
What is Bubers “Basic Movement” of monologue?
- Reflexion - (monologue) - the other is objectified, reduces the ones own experience, goals, ect.
How does dialogue relate to the experience of difference?
Dialogue does not mean complete unity with the other; it is an experience of difference.
What is the “narrow Ridge”?
(my side, their side) - “The narrow ridge is a communication style that genuinely takes into account both self and other, one must be open to the others viewpoint and willing to alter ones position based upon appropriate and just cause, if necessary.”
What is polarized communication?
Self and other are not open to different viewpoints, and refuse to alter their position based on just cause.
Is dialogue always possible in conflict situations?
Yes, Buber connects this with talking to god.
