Im Moralgefängnis

Why do our disagreements end in bitter feuds that divide us? Why can't we argue in a more civilized manner? What causes the awkward silence in families, among friends, and colleagues when politics comes up? Whether it's the Corona crisis, immigration, or the war in Ukraine: we have been hearing for years that society is either polarized or divided, and that the climate for discussion is toxic. Yet, until now, there has been a lack of a convincing explanation for these widespread beliefs that goes beyond mere clichés. Philosopher Michael Andrick demonstrates that our discourse misery stems from a behavior we all exhibit: division is an infection of communication channels with the virus of moralization. This book clarifies how we have become so estranged from one another, where this leads society, and how new understanding can be achieved.