The idea of autonomy
The idea of autonomy is in the
idealistic philosophy the ability to
conceive of oneself as a being of
freedom and to act out of this freedom.
So what is the good life? Philosophers
of all ages addressed this transcendent
query and still, the question remains to
the present. They say basically, living
the good life is all about the
exploration of that which gives you joy
and satisfaction. It´s about finding
purpose and meaning and to draw
happiness from that which you do. But is it
really still about spinning in your own
hedonistic spiral today? Is it really
about another photo of me in my favorite
cafe shop with my newest favorite coffee?
The idea of happiness and satisfaction
Satisfaction is an indicator of the supply of individuals in a society. It continues to be the goal, to keep this level high. The question we have to ask ourselves is: Who is responsible for social objectives and therefore for happiness and satisfaction? Non-linearity, instability, indeterminacy, sensitivity to small changes in the environment determine the process of my life. Continuity is indeed a schema of pure possibility for mathematicians, rather than an essential character of reality. Where does society begin? Society starts with me. With my little daily actions.
The idea of entertainment and the need of a critical, individual self-distancing
Are we
really believing that we can continue to
satisfy people's comfort needs in the
face of the Earth's limited resources
and do so without negative consequences
for people, plants, animals or the
planet?
The most pressing
challenge today is: How can I, as an
individual, act with appropriate
attention and foresight so that a safe,
healthy, just and sustainable life is
possible for all? How effective are my
actions and decisions? How is my small
private ecosystem connected to the large
global system?
The Social Plastic by Beuys
The desire for a self-sufficient
life and the term Social Sculpture
Social plastic, also social
sculpture, is an art-theoretical term by
Joseph Beuys. This term encompasses the
part of art that pursues the claim to
have a formative effect on society.
In explicit contrast to an understanding
based on formal aesthetics, the concept
of art propagated by Beuys includes that
human action which is directed towards
structuring and shaping society. Thus
the concept of art is no longer limited
to the materially tangible artifact. The
theory of "social sculpture", influenced
by anthroposophy, states that every
person can contribute to the well-being
of the community through creative action
and thereby have a sculpting effect on
society. Beuys suggested that everyone
can participate in the process of social
sculpture. Beuys invited to shape
society socially and creatively,
especially in politics and business.
