ABSTRACT
In this chapter I will focus on a narrow range of Buber’s philosophy, which, I think, is most relevant to experiential education both historically and for the fi eld today (for more extended discussions see Blenkinsop 2004, 2005). I will focus on Buber’s notion of relationship, particularly his philosophy of dialogue. I will follow Buber’s understanding of relationship as it occurs with one other person, and as it occurs with the “more-than-human world,” to borrow a phrase from Abram (1996). Th ese two kinds of relationship will form a thread through a discussion of Buber’s life and then his philosophy. I will also off er two experiential activities that I use in my teaching to help students make these philosophical ideas clear.
