Martin Buber
German Jewish Existentialist philosopher and theologian (1878–1965)
1878 — 1965
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German Jewish Existentialist philosopher and theologian (1878–1965)
Born
February 8, 1878
Died
1965 (age ~87)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, translator, educator
CisleithaniaBorn in ViennaDied in Jerusalem
1878
Born in Vienna (1878-02-08)
1953
AwardPeace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association
1953
Awardhonorary doctor of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
1958
AwardIsrael Prize
1958
AwardGoethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt
1958
Awarddoctor honoris causa from the University of Paris
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Martin Buber was an Austrian-Israeli philosopher best known for his philosophy of dialogue, a form of existentialism centered on the distinction between the I–Thou relationship and the I–It relationship. Born in Vienna, Buber came from a family of observant Jews, but broke with Jewish custom to pursue secular studies in philosophy. He produced writings about Zionism and worked with various bodies within the Zionist movement extensively over a nearly 50-year period spanning his time in Europe and the Near East. In 1923, Buber wrote his famous essay on existence, Ich und Du, and in 1925 he began translating the Hebrew Bible into the German language.
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Who is Martin Buber?+
Martin Buber was an Austrian-Israeli philosopher best known for his philosophy of dialogue, a form of existentialism centered on the distinction between the I–Thou relationship and the I–It relationship. Born in Vienna, Buber came from a family of observant Jews, but broke with Jewish custom to purs
What does the name Martin mean?+
The name Martin means "A male given name from Latin originally given in honor of a fourth century soldier-saint.. Etymology: From Martin, from t=of or like Mars” or “little Mars, nocat=1. See Mārs for further etymology.". It is of English origin.
When was Martin Buber born?+
Martin Buber was born on February 8, 1878.
When did Martin Buber die?+
Martin Buber died in 1965, at approximately 87 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin originally given in honor of a fourth century soldier-saint.. Etymology: From Martin, from t=of or like Mars” or “little Mars, nocat=1. See Mārs for further etymology.
The name Martin is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin originally given in honor of a fourth century soldier-saint.. Etymology: From Martin, from t=of or like Mars” or “little Mars, nocat=1. See Mārs for further etymology.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Martin — February 8, 1878
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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You gave answers to questions I was afraid to ask.
— a seeker
Your words reached me when nothing else could.
— a believer
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