Philosophie nach Auschwitz


World Heritage Site: Auschwitz Birkenau German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945)

Publication Year: 2021

Publication Type: Book

Publication Identifier: WHE32C2BA66F7

Summary

The Holocaust, exemplified by the atrocities at Auschwitz-Birkenau, fundamentally challenges the notion of universal moral unity. This philosophical analysis reveals that the 'species break' of Nazism exposes stark alternatives: the morality of totalitarian regimes versus that of human rights. Strengthening liberal political institutions is critical to historical responsibility and countering contemporary nationalism or neonazism. The study underscores the necessity of redefining moral frameworks in light of such catastrophic events.

Citation

Zimmermann, R. (2021). Philosophie nach Auschwitz. https://doi.org/10.5771/9783495824023

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