Moments of Meeting

Buber, Rogers, and the Potential for Public Dialogue

By Kenneth N. Cissna, Rob Anderson | Publisher: State University of New York Press

About the book

Moments of Meeting tells the story of a uniquely important event in twentieth-century intellectual history, the 1957 public dialogue of philosopher Martin Buber and psychotherapist Carl Rogers, and explores the practical implications of that event for contemporary social and cultural theory. Supported by original historical research, close textual analysis, and a variety of interviews, the book illuminates the careers, theories, and practices of two of the last century's foremost scholars of dialogue, while it clarifies what they shared in common. Following a careful case study of the Buber-Rogers public conversation about the dynamics of dialogue itself, the authors conclude that public dialogue cannot be built primarily upon skillful technique. Instead, we must support settings and attitudes that enable unique \"moments of meeting.\"

Editions of Moments of Meeting

Hardcover
ISBN 9780791452837
Paperback
ISBN 9780791452844
PDF
ISBN 9780791489017

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Moments of Meeting tells the story of a uniquely important event in twentieth-century intellectual history, the 1957 public dialogue of philosopher Martin Buber and psychotherapist Carl Rogers, and explores the practical implications of that event for contemporary social and cultural theory. Supported by original historical research, close textual analysis, and a variety of interviews, the book illuminates the careers, theories, and practices of two of the last century's foremost scholars of dialogue, while it clarifies what they shared in common. Following a careful case study of the Buber-Rogers public conversation about the dynamics of dialogue itself, the authors conclude that public dialogue cannot be built primarily upon skillful technique. Instead, we must support settings and attitudes that enable unique \"moments of meeting.\"

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What is Moments of Meeting about?

Moments of Meeting tells the story of a uniquely important event in twentieth-century intellectual history, the 1957 public dialogue of philosopher Martin Buber and psychotherapist Carl Rogers, and explores the practical implications of that event for contemporary social and cultural theory. Supported by original historical research, close textual analysis, and a variety of interviews, the book illuminates the careers, theories, and practices of two of the last century's foremost scholars of dialogue, while it clarifies what they shared in common. Following a careful case study of the Buber-Rogers public conversation about the dynamics of dialogue itself, the authors conclude that public dialogue cannot be built primarily upon skillful technique. Instead, we must support settings and attitudes that enable unique \"moments of meeting.\"

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Moments of Meeting?

Medicine and Nursing > Medical specialties, branches of medicine > Clinical psychology > Psychotherapy

Where can I read a sample of Moments of Meeting?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791452837

How long is Moments of Meeting and how many pages does it have?

Moments of Meeting has 350 page(s)

Is Moments of Meeting part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Communication Studies

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Moments of Meeting?

Kenneth N. Cissna, Rob Anderson

Who is the Publisher of the book Moments of Meeting?

State University of New York Press

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Moments of Meeting is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791452837) and paperback(ISBN 9780791452844) and pdf(ISBN 9780791489017)

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