SECURITY OR JUSTICE?

In light of international conflicts and growing fears of loss, Western societies are rethinking their relationship to security and justice. The XVIII. Leuphana Conference Week explores the kind of security that democracies of the 2020s rely on and when their imperatives might turn against the promise of justice. This year, the conference week will be opened by Julian Nida-Rümelin. The renowned philosopher and former Minister of State for Culture is one of the most influential intellectuals in the country.

How do open societies balance the need for stability and freedom without undermining emancipatory achievements? How can humane development paths be established in times of authoritarian temptations—ranging from migration policy to international and security conflicts? What challenges arise from the possibilities of artificial intelligence concerning security and fairness? And: What does the social question have to do with the security risks of global warming?