Philosophical Café BlueNote Osnabrück Power and violence in politics; New forms of power in the digital age

Philosophical Café BlueNote Osnabrück Power and violence in politics; New forms of power in the digital age

Philosophical Café: Power and violence - why are they so dominant in politics?: Uni Osnabrück

Discussion Lecture 10. May Philosophical Café: Power and violence - why are they so dominant in politics? © Andrii Fanta | stock.adobe.com Modal Close © Andrii Fanta | stock.adobe.com The Philosophical Café in the BlueNote cultural lounge is dedicated to socially relevant topics that are viewed from a philosophical perspective by four emeritus professors from Osnabrück University. The Philosophical Café in the BlueNote cultural lounge is dedicated to socially relevant topics, which are examined from a philosophical perspective by the four emeritus professors Harald Kerber, Reinhold Mokrosch, Arnim Regenbogen and Elk Franke. The format is aimed at all interested citizens, regardless of their theoretical or practical knowledge of philosophy. It is intended to encourage philosophizing and reflection and facilitate discussions between the guests. Event on May 10, 2026: Power and violence - why are they so dominant in politics? If one interprets power as the opportunity to assert one’s own will in social relationships, the question arises as to why attempts to limit this endeavour in the political sphere have been repeatedly relativized or failed up to the present day. Why is it so difficult to sustainably shape rule-based (democratic) regulations in such a way that unwanted concentrations of power do not occur? The discussion will also consider new forms of power and violence in the digital media age. Begin & end of event Begin: 10.05.2026, 11:30 End: 10.05.2026, 13:30 Location Cinema Café BlueNote Erich-Maria-Remarque-Ring 16 49074 Osnabrück Organizer Scientists at Osnabrück University

Philosophical Café: Power and violence - why are they so dominant in politics?

The Philosophical Café in the BlueNote cultural lounge is dedicated to socially relevant topics that are viewed from a philosophical perspective by four emeritus professors from Osnabrück University.

ThePhilosophical Caféin the BlueNote cultural lounge is dedicated to socially relevant topics, which are examined from a philosophical perspective by the four emeritus professors Harald Kerber, Reinhold Mokrosch, Arnim Regenbogen and Elk Franke. The format is aimed at all interested citizens, regardless of their theoretical or practical knowledge of philosophy. It is intended to encourage philosophizing and reflection and facilitate discussions between the guests.

Event on May 10, 2026:

Power and violence - why are they so dominant in politics?

If one interprets power as the opportunity to assert one’s own will in social relationships, the question arises as to why attempts to limit this endeavour in the political sphere have been repeatedly relativized or failed up to the present day.

Why is it so difficult to sustainably shape rule-based (democratic) regulations in such a way that unwanted concentrations of power do not occur? The discussion will also consider new forms of power and violence in the digital media age.

Begin & end of event