Hanno Sauer

Hanno Sauer, a Professor of Philosophy at Utrecht University, explores the evolutionary roots of morality and its significance in human cooperation. He discusses how similar moral norms span different cultures and challenges the notion of traditional ethical frameworks. Sauer delves into the balance of speculative history and philosophy, examining social contracts and the shift from kinship-based morality to universal principles. The conversation also reflects on Enlightenment thinking and the tension between genetic influences and our participation in moral norms.

Hanno Sauer, an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Utrecht University and author of "The Invention of Good and Evil: A World History of Morality," teams up with Sophie Scott-Brown to unravel the complexities of morality. They discuss how moral frameworks evolve with society and challenge traditional notions of right and wrong. The conversation dives into social progress, the impact of colonial attitudes on morality, and the importance of diverse ethical systems. Sauer advocates for more inclusive participation in defining our moral landscape.

Filip Gorski is hoogleraar aan Yale en onderzoekt de spirituele kant van autocratie, terwijl Bettina Stangnet zich richt op de morele vragen rondom goed en kwaad, vooral in de context van oorlogsmisdadigers. Hanno Sauer verdiept zich in de morele dilemma's binnen liberalisme en autoritarisme. Ze bespreken de psyche van autocratische leiders, de aantrekkingskracht van hun macht en de uitdagingen voor de liberale democratie. Ook gaat het over hoe chaos en apocalyptisch denken hen helpt aan de macht te komen.