“I’m not there – Notes for a free spirit” by Michael Andrick: Gendering harms the common good!

The announcement that philosopher and journalist Michael Andrick would publish a new book generated considerable interest, presumably even among readers who would otherwise shrug off the word "philosophy." Andrick's latest work, "Im Moralgefängnis," in which the author illuminates the crisis of political discussion culture in Germany, landed on the Spiegel bestseller list. The author, who also works as a columnist for the Berliner Zeitung, now has a solid fan base and enjoys great international popularity. His stated journalistic goal: to contribute to social understanding. The high level of interest in Andrick's texts shows that the author's analyses strike a chord. The major controversial topics of recent years, such as the coronavirus pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and other controversial issues, have created deep social divisions—and Andrick's essays attempt to bridge these divides. With success.