Michael Esfeld

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Michael Esfeld is a professor of philosophy of science at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland

  • The New Enemies of the Open Society

    “It is high time that we become aware of the crossroads at which we stand. Doing so requires a sober attitude that does not allow itself to be clouded by the fears stirred up by the new enemies of the open society; namely the respect and trust in what distinguishes each and every one of…

    The New Enemies of the Open Society
  • The Abuse of Science in the Corona Crisis

    “The role of science must not be the one of state religion in pre-Enlightenment times: in the present case as in all the other previous cases, there is no knowledge that can be employed to justify a central state planning of society that overrides the freedom of individuals and their constitutional rights.” ~ Michael Esfeld

    The Abuse of Science in the Corona Crisis