Preserve Peace, Prevent War! - Principles for a Peaceful Order
Philosophical Café at the Blue Note Cinema Café
How can aggressive conflicts between states be curbed and peace secured in the long term? The next Philosophy Café on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. in the Blue Note Cultural Lounge will address these questions. Under the title “Preserve Peace, Prevent War! – Principles for a Peaceful Order,” four emeritus professors from the Osnabrück University —Harald Kerber, Reinhold Mokrosch, Arnim Regenbogen, and Elk Franke—will discuss current issues in peace and conflict resolution from a philosophical perspective.
Since ancient times, philosophy and political theory have grappled with the question of how to deal with hostilities between peoples and states. The Philosophical Café takes these historical reflections as its starting point and explores what insights can be drawn from them for the present day. The focus is on various models and principles for dealing with conflicts—particularly with regard to their suitability for a sustainable peace order.
The Philosophical Café at the BlueNote Culture Lounge regularly addresses socially relevant topics and examines them from a philosophical perspective. The event is open to all interested members of the public, regardless of their theoretical or practical knowledge of philosophy. It aims to inspire philosophical reflection and facilitate discussions among the guests.
Further information for the media:
Prof. Dr. Arnim Regenbogen, Osnabrück University
Institute of Philosophy
