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This book is also available in german titled »Die Realität der Ideale«.
»When fundamental norms break down and the public debate degenerates into a shouting match, we need principles that serve as a beacon: Ideals to which we can remain committed.«
Omri Boehm is the political thinker of the moment. This volume collects his most important public speeches: The philosopher talks about friendship in dark times and its relationship to truth and equality. He recalls the interrupted Jewish-German tradition of ethical monotheism. And he explains why state sovereignty must be limited by the principle of human dignity in order for peace to be possible.
A book that advocates giving utopian thinking a chance.
About the author
Omri Boehm, geboren 1979, ist Associate Professor für Philosophie und Chair of the Philosophy Department an der New School for Social Research in New York. Er ist israelischer und deutscher Staatsbürger und forschte u.a. in München und Berlin. Er schreibt über Israel, Politik und Philosophie in Haaretz, Die Zeit und The New York Times. Bei Propyläen erschienen seine von der Kritik hochgelobten Bücher Israel – eine Utopie und Radikaler Universalismus sowie Der bestirnte Himmel über mir, ein Gespräch mit Daniel Kehlmann über Kant. 2024 wurde Omri Boehm mit dem Leipziger Buchpreis zur Europäischen Verständigung ausgezeichnet.
Summary
This book is also available in german titled »Die Realität der Ideale«.
»When fundamental norms break down and the public debate degenerates into a shouting match, we need principles that serve as a beacon: Ideals to which we can remain committed.«
Omri Boehm is the political thinker of the moment. This volume collects his most important public speeches: The philosopher talks about friendship in dark times and its relationship to truth and equality. He recalls the interrupted Jewish-German tradition of ethical monotheism. And he explains why state sovereignty must be limited by the principle of human dignity in order for peace to be possible.
A book that advocates giving utopian thinking a chance.
