Macht verstehen – Macht entgegentreten

Power seeks to make the world submissive in every respect. It can only be power in its self-understanding if it is entirely power. It certainly creates the impression that it can never be anything but successful by destroying what already exists instead of creating something new. Given the nature of the world as it is, power can never fully take control of it. Instead, humans must continually reinterpret and shape the world, without ever gaining certainty in the process. Therefore, it is essential to approach the world with openness. The dignity of humanity lies in this, not in the pursuit of control over the world – this is the focus of Martin Mosimann in his new book. By understanding how power operates, humans can avoid being driven into an inappropriate helplessness.