We live in darkness, argues the philosopher Markus Gabriel. We do not see the world as it really is; we are not sure whether there are any universal moral principles to which we can appeal today—and that is why we are unable to deal with the economic, political, and ecological crises of the new century. What has clouded our vision is the modern smog of nihilism, “post-truth emotionality,” and cultural relativism.
By developing “New Moral Realism,” Gabriel breathes new life into the idea that humanity’s task on our planet is to ensure moral progress through cooperation.