Ich-Du

Abstract

Abstract In this article, we will use Martin Buber's ‘I and Thou’ concept to nurture empathy for future generations to come inside the classroom. In a modern world where a class's progress is measured by data and the robotisation of learning, we propose the use of Socratic dialogue as it allows for empathy to flourish, not just for students but for teachers as well. Learning through dialogue allows for everyone, both inside and outside the classroom, to learn how to have more empathy. This type of pedagogy creates a humanised approach to learning through the establishment of relationships. The way a student perceives the world around them, and the people in their life, must be nurtured with empathy for a better world.