Moritz Föllmer

Moritz Föllmer, an Associate Professor of Modern History at the University of Amsterdam, discusses his book on the quest for individual freedom in 20th-century Europe. He explores how war paradoxically created both constraints and opportunities for freedom, especially for women. Föllmer critiques simplistic narratives around individuality, focusing on the diverse meanings of freedom amid conflicting political ideologies like social democracy and neoliberalism. He also delves into the complexities of colonialism, the evolution of personal liberties, and the ongoing tensions between individual and collective freedoms.

Moritz Föllmer, an Associate Professor of Modern History at the University of Amsterdam, dives into the evolution of individual freedom in 20th-century Europe. He challenges simplistic narratives about the rise of individuality, arguing for a complex understanding of freedom shaped by wars and social movements. Föllmer discusses the dual nature of work as both a constraint and a source of liberation and examines contemporary issues like right-wing populism's claims to offended freedom. His insights reveal the ongoing struggle for autonomy amid societal constraints.

Moritz Föllmer, an Associate Professor of Modern History at the University of Amsterdam, examines notions of individual freedom in 20th-century Europe. He critiques traditional narratives of individuality, emphasizing a multitude of competing concepts. Föllmer discusses how wars shaped opportunities for personal independence, particularly for women. He also contrasts the liberal and social democracy frameworks of freedom, examines postwar moral policing, and explores the impact of neoliberalism and populism on contemporary notions of liberty against historical contexts.