Towards consensus

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Florian Hoffmeier | Günther Wiedemann 

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Towards consensus 

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Philosophical foundations for empathetic relations 

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The truth - socially divisive? Freedom and free will just an illusion? Our understanding of morality undermined by authoritarian concepts? Consensus or Conflict? addresses the question, which interactional mechanisms lead to conflict and how we can reach agreement through empathic consensus building. In this groundbreaking book, the authors undertake a fundamental re-evaluation of our social interactions, leading to a system of thought that breaks with large parts of established philosophy. The result is a way of thinking more focussed on empathetic cooperation, individual agency and social togetherness. A profound insight into the philosophical backgrounds of our interactions, our understanding of morality and our language. An intellectual tour de force, indispensable for all those who are not just superficially looking for a way out of conflicts and are seeking more togetherness. 

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In a world where conflict and social tension permeate everyday life, one question seems crucial: How can we build a more harmonious and constructive way of relating to one another?

This book delves deep into the psychology of social interactions and the foundations of moral philosophy, uncovering the vital role that consensus plays in shaping our daily interactions and longer-term relations. It questions some of the very principles that fuel conflict and erode empathy, and unravels semantic patterns fostering divisive language and dissension.

The concept of truth is dissected as a force that fuels authoritarian moral frameworks, corroding our relations and driving us apart.  Free will, often taken as a given, and base for the idea of individual freedom, is exposed as a dangerous illusion, contradicting not only logical scrutiny but also modern neurobiology. Ideas such as responsibility and guilt, derived from (and linked to) free will, are critically examined to reveal their potentially destructive impact on our togetherness. 

Secondly, at the heart of this work, a groundbreaking concept is presented, a philosophical system of thought that relies on a newly understood type of subjectivity - one rooted in bodily experience and self-determination. This profound framework promotes accountability, encourages agency and self-efficacy, and redefines how we understand morality and human interactions. It’s an approach that bears the power to reshape much of traditional social philosophy, as well as our everyday life. 

For anyone seeking more than surface-level solutions to the conflicts of our time, this book offers a thoughtfully considered philosophical roadmap applicable for both -personal and societal transformation. It provides a foundation for a new kind of relational language and moral thinking - one that fosters connection, individual happiness and prosocial behaviour. 

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Non-Fiction

Language: German

263 Pages

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