Question

Martin buber states that "i-it" and "i-thou" represent two ways in which humans can relate to one another. what is the difference between these two types of relationships?

Answer 1

The I -It relationship is a relationship of subject to object. In this type of relationship, human being perceive each other as having specific, isolated qualities and perceive themselves as part of the world which is made up of things. The relationship is stable, predictable and detached. 
 The I - thou is a relationship of subject to subject. In this type of relationship human beings are aware of each other as having unity of being.
The major theme of Martin Buber is that human existence may be defined by the way in which we engage in dialogue with others and with God.