On civil peace : some reflections on the quest for freedom and peace throughout history

Individual freedom versus the state is a fascinating and fateful part of human history. The author reflects on various aspects of the political will to power, what we can possibly learn from its advance and what means have been and are available to curb it. Finally, there remains the question of how we can achieve a peaceful society that combines freedom with responsibility and fosters strength and passion in all fruitful human endeavors – the true but elusive civil peace.