Die aufgeregte Gesellschaft

The emotional excitement that dominates our societal debates is discussed by Philipp Hübl in “The Excited Society,” a perceptive analysis of our polarized world.

How do emotions shape our moral judgments? Why do political factions drift further apart? And why do discussions on social networks escalate so quickly? In this groundbreaking work, philosopher Philipp Hübl reveals how emotions shape our morality and reinforce societal divides.

From the interconnection of biological foundations with cultural influences to the analysis of current debates, this book offers a unique bridge between the natural and human sciences. Hübl exposes the mechanisms behind increasing polarization and explains why, especially in our digitally connected world, the logic of emotion often triumphs over reason.

“The Excited Society” is not a book of despair, but rather a call to actively defend democratic values. It opens up new perspectives for a more constructive culture of discussion and outlines ways for society to break out of the spiral of emotional excitement.

A must-read for everyone who wants to understand why our society is so agitated—and what we can do about it.