Die Realität der Ideale

When fundamental norms collapse and public discourse devolves into a shouting match, we need principles that serve as beacons for us: ideals to which we can remain committed. Omri Boehm is the political thinker of the moment. This volume gathers his most important public speeches: the philosopher discusses 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.