How much morality can a free society take?
In recent years, public debate has changed dramatically. Terms like , , and
shape media, institutions, and social networks. But what lies behind this new form of virtue policing—and what does it do to
, , and democratic discourse?
“Wokeism & Hypermorality”Ideal for: politics & society • sociology & philosophy • journalism • study & teaching
Keywords: Wokism • Hypermorality • Cancel Culture • Virtue Signaling • Political Correctness • Freedom of Speech • Censorship • Identity Politics • Moral Outrage • Tolerance vs. Morality • Social Polarization • Activism • Freedom vs. Morality
What it’s about
Key themes and fault lines: concepts, mechanisms, and what they mean for discourse, tolerance, and freedom.
🧭 Terms & mechanisms
What we mean by wokeism, hypermorality, and virtue policing—and how moral narratives are produced.
🗣️ Free speech & discourse
Where criticism ends and censorship begins: cancel culture, language rules, and fear of dissent.
🧩 Identity politics
How group logics, victim hierarchies, and “moral superiority” intensify polarization.
⚖️ Tolerance vs. morality
Why intolerance sometimes disguises itself as tolerance—and what that does to democracy.
📣 Virtue signaling
How public outrage, moral indignation, and symbolic politics drive social dynamics.
🔍 Freedom & responsibility
Self‑determination, minority protection, and social change: how a balance can be found.
Excerpt
A brief impression—tone, argument, and guiding questions.
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Reviews
“Razor‑sharp clarity without cynicism: an analysis that disarms outrage and puts concepts in order.”
— Review / blog
“A smart contribution to the debate on freedom, morality, and identity politics—ideal for discussion.”
— Press / magazine
“Pointed, provocative, well structured: anyone who wants to understand cancel culture will find plenty to chew on.”
— Reader voice
About the author
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FAQ
Short answers to typical questions (editable).
Is the book more analysis or forecast?
Both: it classifies current developments in a fact‑based way and derives plausible scenarios for a multipolar world order—without selling easy certainties.
Which actors are in focus?
The focus is on the USA and the EU as well as China, Russia, the BRICS countries, and the Global South— including new alliances and geopolitical interests.
Does it also cover the economy, energy, and technology?
Yes. Resources, the energy crisis, supply chains, and technological primacy are treated as central power factors—with an eye on markets and strategic dependencies.
Who is this book especially for?
For politically interested readers, students, journalists, analysts, and decision‑makers—as well as reading groups that want to discuss world order, hegemony, and multipolarity.