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Mensch And Bubermensch

Eddie Buber, lesser known younger twin of philosopher Martin Buber. Image by Nikki Casey

By Ian Fist February 25, 2018

Eddie Buber, the dissolute twin of revered philosopher Martin Buber, had a bad time of it at the Charlottesville march when his beard caught on fire.

The philosopher — famous for his “I-Thou” characterization of his relationship with God — has described his relationship with Eddie as “decidedly I-It.”

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