ZfP Zeitschrift für Politik

Modern eugenics, as it developed in the second half of the 19th century, represents a synthesis of revolutionary-utopian, social-reformist and individual approaches, which emerged to help overcome what was seen as the crisis of modernity. The idea...

We are currently observing a worrying increase in ideology-led authoritarian states that are characterized by conspicuous nationalism. First of all, the concept of ideology is introduced. Then nationalism is viewed as an »ideology of integration«...

In their attitude towards war, Arendt and Habermas show great differences. Whereas Arendt publicly advocated the armed self-defense of the Jewish people against Hitler with great emotionality, Habermas warns against such emotionality and too much...

How do modern ("western") societies manage not to break apart, despite immense challenges, but still hold together, even if sometimes only "with groans and moans," and in many areas and respects bring forth impressive flourishing, economic,...