Conference Presentations by Hans-Georg Petersen
European Values and Neonationalism, 1999
Nationalism has played an important role in the context of European state formation, but at the s... more Nationalism has played an important role in the context of European state formation, but at the same time has triggered catastrophes in a perverted form. To prevent this from happening in the future, European state theory has developed the model of open society. However, decentralized, democratic market societies as well as universal human rights are subject to violent attacks, which are mainly conducted by representatives of the fourth political theory (in particular Dugin). A confrontation of both social drafts exposes the neo-nationalist, collectivist/totalitarian structure of the "Eurasian model", although unfortunately it plays an important role in the practical policies of some European countries.
Envy (resentment, jealousy, rivalry, discrimination etc), 2022
In economic theory, altruism is seen as a positive relationship between the individual members of... more In economic theory, altruism is seen as a positive relationship between the individual members of society; on the other hand, envy can be understood as a negative form of relationship. While altruism increases the level of material well-being by immaterial components, envy leads to a clear reduction in the level of material well-being. If envy spreads in society, there is a risk of conflicts that can lead to civil warlike conditions and anarchy. The development of a social ethics that excludes envy as a basic pattern of behavior and can, for example, build on the values of Christian neighborly love, is therefore a priority. 1
Predigtreiehe "Die sieben Todsünden", published by Johann Ev. Hafner, Evangelische Studierendengemeinde Potsdam, Sommersemester 2011, 2022
In economic theory, altruism is seen as a positive relationship between the individual members of... more In economic theory, altruism is seen as a positive relationship between the individual members of society; on the other hand, envy can be understood as a negative form of relationship. While altruism increases the level of material well-being by immaterial components, envy leads to a clear reduction in the level of material well-being. If envy spreads in society, there is a risk of conflicts that can lead to civil warlike conditions and anarchy. The development of a social ethics that excludes envy as a basic pattern of behavior and can, for example, build on the values of Christian neighborly love, is therefore a priority. 1
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Conference Presentations by Hans-Georg Petersen