Duration
19 May 2025 - 23 May 2025
In view of the decline of 'liberal democracies', which is linked to the strong rise of neo-fascist movements (right-wing populism at the level of appearance) both in Europe and worldwide, old and new challenges arise for analyses of social theory, social policy and social practices. Given this, our challenge lies in answering the question of how the 'good society' for everyone can be established and secured into the future. However, answering this question may need to draw on different constellations and different analytical levels to create emancipatory perspectives that reach all members of society. Course members are invited to explore this challenge. We welcome all contributions and also envisage that the following topics may be of particular interest: democracy against capitalism, social inequalities and social divisions, poverty and wealth, alternatives to capitalism and emancipatory utopias, critiques of everyday life and its emancipatory potential for revolution through concrete social practices, resistance movements and global justice.