Ferdinand von Schirach: Vom Fremdsein in der Welt | Sternstunde Philosophie | SRF Kultur

Ferdinand von Schirach worked for many years as a criminal defense lawyer. His accounts of the hell of the courtroom have all become bestsellers. Barbara Bleisch delves into the abyss of the human soul with the insightful star author. His books are international bestsellers, selling millions of copies, and his stories have inspired films and television series. Ferdinand von Schirach has been both unsettling and captivating his audience for years. With laconic detachment, he describes what happens when a person commits an unspeakable act—drawing a knife, smashing a skull, raping, and strangling. The former criminal defense lawyer is convinced that while there is such a thing as a horrific act, a gruesome crime, there is no such thing as an inhuman beast. Rather, we all carry good and evil within us, shades of gray. When a situation escalates, it is usually because someone has lost their sense of belonging in the world. This has far-reaching consequences for criminal law. Von Schirach believes that notions of atonement and revenge are inappropriate for a state governed by the rule of law. Punishment is justifiable solely as a preventative measure. Barbara Bleisch speaks with the renowned author about guilt and atonement, about the loneliness of humankind—and about the warmth of reason. Philosophy Hour, October 7, 2018 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- More culture on YouTube 🔔 https://www.youtube.com/srfkultur?sub... More culture on Facebook 👥   / srfkultur   More culture on Twitter 🐦   / srfkultur   More culture on srf.ch 👉 https://www.srf.ch/kultur ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The "Philosophy Hour" fosters in-depth and critical exchange of ideas and delves into the pressing questions of our time. The "Sternstunde Philosophie" (Philosophy Hour) program spans a wide range of topics, from current socio-political issues to fundamental philosophical questions: Who is responsible for what? What constitutes human freedom? What determines the meaning of our lives? Guests include prominent figures from science, culture, politics, and business – voices that stimulate thought and reflect on and contextualize current events. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SRF's Social Media Netiquette: ► https://www.srf.ch/social-netiquette #SRFKultur #SRFSternstunde #Philosophie #SRF 💬 Do you have questions, suggestions, or feedback? Then write to us at: [email protected]