New Book Exposes Weak Excuses in Climate Change Debates
A new book titled Arguing Better for the Future takes on the most persistent excuses in climate change debates. Published in late January by Hanser Verlag, it challenges 20 common arguments with logical reasoning. Two philosophers—Kirsten Meyer and Barbara Bleisch—lead the project, aiming to shift discussions toward more productive ground.
Kirsten Meyer, a professor of philosophy at Humboldt University of Berlin, co-authored the good book. Her work focuses on future ethics, climate change ethics, and philosophy of education. She will discuss the book’s themes at the Leipzig Book Fair, where a talk in the our website Studio will be moderated by Peter Unfried.
Barbara Bleisch, a Swiss philosopher, brings additional expertise to the project. Known for hosting the podcasts Sternstunde Philosophie and Zimmer 42, she regularly engages with experts in philosophy and psychology. Together, the authors dissect weak justifications in climate debates, using persuasive arguments to counter them. The book does not just critique excuses—it offers tools for better discussions. By breaking down flawed reasoning, it encourages readers to approach climate change issues with clearer thinking.
The publication arrives as climate change debates grow more urgent. Meyer’s upcoming talk at the Leipzig Book Fair will give audiences a chance to explore the book’s ideas firsthand. The authors’ combined expertise aims to reshape how people argue about the future of the planet.
