Political philosophy

Over half of New Zealanders feel the country is headed in the wrong direction, noting a decline in trust for key institutions. Rebuilding this trust requires understanding and respect for institutional limits, emphasizing education and civic engagement to protect prosperity.

The Western order is quietly disintegrating. Business leaders must adopt a long-term vision to restore this order’s Enlightenment foundations.

Is there a rising civic indifference in democracies, paralleling religious apatheism?

In a world of unreason and disinformation, Immanuel Kant’s emphasis on reason and freedom remains relevant. His ideas challenge us to think freely and act rightly today.

The European Court of Human Rights ruled that Switzerland’s climate policy violates human rights. It sets a standard for all member states, prompting concerns about judicial overreach and democratic principles in climate action.

There is only one regret I had after reading Sahra Wagenknecht’s new book. Despite many furious disagreements with many of her views, I wished it was available in English. It would shake up and enrich our political debates in a way no German communists since Marx and Engels have done.

The business of legislation is murky. As the saying goes, “Laws are like sausages: Better not to see them being made”.

New Zealand’s post-modern politicians have moved past the old power philosophy and found nirvana in a place where nothing ever happens and the rulers remain untouchable in power.