Literaturschiff Richtung Zukunft - Lisz Hirn

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Guest performance as part of the Zukunftstage Andorf Reading & discussion Moderation: Barbara Beer LISZ HIRN Obedience - On the Nature of Authority What does it actually mean to be authoritarian? In "Obedience," Lisz Hirn examines this topic philosophically. "She brings philosophy into the public sphere – fearless, clear, and understandable for everyone." Barbara Bleisch Authoritarian currents are in vogue worldwide. Some celebrate their triumphant return, while others are concerned about the increasing obedience to authority among the masses. From Sigmund Freud to Erich Fromm, from Hannah Arendt to Slavoj Žižek: philosophy, psychoanalysis, and politics have long questioned the nature and legitimacy of authority. But what does it actually mean to be authoritarian? What forms of authoritarianism can be distinguished? Who do we recognize as an authority, and whom do we voluntarily submit to? Is there a right to obey or a duty to resist? If it is true that authority is necessary, ...

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Andorf Technology School

Organiser: Kulturverein Andorf