Monad and Thou: Phenomenological Ontology of Human Being FROM THE PUBLISHER
Professor Hiroshi Kojima, the translator of Martin Buber into Japanese, unfolds a new approach to Buber's main theme, the "I-Thou" relation. Drawing upon insights from Husserl, Heidegger, and others in the tradition of continental philosophy, Monad and Thou uncovers the many levels of interpersonal experience." "In chapters that reflect upon a wide range of phenomena - from religion, science, and technology, to imagination, embodiment, and power - Professor Kojima articulates a conception of what it means to be a human being that stands as an alternative to atomism and alienation in the modern world. Analyses of haiku and other aspects of Japanese culture demonstrate how this conception can illuminate the spiritual traditions of both East and West.
SYNOPSIS
Drawing upon the work of Husserl and Heideggar, Kojima (philosophy, Niigata University) extends and deepens Buber's concept of an "I-Thou" relationship. Chapters reflect a wide range of phenomena, from religion, science, and technology, to imagination, embodiment, and power. Kojima articulates a conception of what it means to be a human being that stands as an alternative to the atomism and alienation of the modern world. Analyses of haiku and other aspects of Japanese culture highlight the spiritual traditions of both east and west. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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