Democracy and memory

Lukas Bärfuss in conversation with Omri Boehm

When does memory become a weapon - and when does it become a condition for justice? The German-Israeli philosopher Omri Boehm calls for a radical renewal of political thought: against ethnic nationalism, against the erosion of democratic principles, against an emptied remembrance. Boehm outlines a philosophy of equality that does not stop at reasons of state or cultural taboos. He argues for a universal human right that must not be sacrificed to any interests - and is met with strong reactions.

Born in Haifa as the grandson of Holocaust survivors and now a professor in New York, Boehm combines religious philosophical depth with political explosiveness. Whoever says "Never again", according to Boehm, must say it for everyone - or remain silent.

Further information: Future of Democracy #9 | Deutsches Schauspielhaus Hamburg