What do philosophers actually do? And why is philosophy so important for our coexistence? Especially now, in the midst of climate catastrophes, AI revolutions, political upheavals and cultural disorientation. Despite the explosive nature of the present, university philosophy seems trapped in old patterns, outdated schools of thought and helpless moralism.
Why were the last major breakthroughs in philosophy more than 50 years ago? Does the scientification of the subject serve the task of thinking? Is political activism currently the solution – or is it actually the trap?
In his new essay, Wolfram Eilenberger, Fellow of the St.Gallen Collegium, argues for a radical restart of philosophy in dark times. Moderated by Claudia Brühwiler, he discusses possible ways out of self-imposed immaturity with Christine Abbt and Michael Festl at the book launch. Because if something is a labyrinth, it will also have an exit.
