Our book recommendations on the potentials and risks of political participation
Numerous demonstrations in large cities as well as smaller communities have put the focus on something that is actually quite self-evident: our democracy and the political and social freedom associated with it. Democratic values are being rediscovered and emphasized, civic engagement is being strengthened and a clear rejection of right-wing extremist ideas is being called for. Despite many political challenges, the majority of the population agrees: democracy and freedom are neither self-evident nor unassailable, but - or precisely because of this - they are of the utmost importance.
Our current book recommendations shed light on the challenges faced by democracy in the past and present and the commitment with which some discussions about social values are conducted.
Democracy on fire: why we can only preserve freedom if we save the climate - and vice versa
Democracy at the turn of an era
Democracy and education: an introduction to philosophical pedagogy
Democracy and conspiracy theories: an involuntary partnership?
Thinking the state from society: a critical approach to civic education
The normativity of democracy beyond "truth"
The defense of democracy in times of epochal change: a look at Europe and the world
The digitalization of the political: Theoretical and practical challenges for democracy
Simply too simple: How easy solutions threaten our democracy
The public sphere without boundaries: Debate cultures in political and media change
Democracy as an imposition. For a different kind of citizenship
Shaping democracy! Challenges and approaches for educational and social work
Demophobia. Should we fear direct democracy?
Pathology of prosperity: The test of liberal democracy
Political education in the Federal Republic of Germany: Foundations - Controversies - Perspectives