As we have seen in Part 1, Buber’s book I and Thou discusses our relations to others. It tells us that our relations are usually “I-It” relations—distant, partial, fragmented, pragmatic. This happens when we analyze other people, when we examine them, use them, guess what they have in mind, and so on. At those times, we do not live fully, authentically.
This series of philosophy animation videos is devoted to looking at philosophy with a lighter mood. We will start the series by reflecting on the difficulties that we philosophers have in relating to each other and in looking at ourselves as clearly as sharply as we look at others.The videos have been prepared by me, Carmen Zavala. Your comments and reactions are welcome!
Our inner self Hippo has recovered his appearance as a hippopotamus. He meets the elephant and they discuss the potentials of our inner self.
Why should we be coherent? The elephant asks the wild pig about his goals in the realm of philosophical work.
Seeking Wisdom: Listening to the Other
In his search for wisdom the elephant meets the giraffe, the tallest and wisest of animals.
The Other's look
Who defines what we are? Is it ourselves? Or are we dependent on the look of the Other, as Sartre suggests?