New Book Exposes Flawed Climate Change Excuses at Leipzig Fair
A new book tackling climate change excuses, 'Arguing Better for the Future', will be discussed at the Leipzig Book Fair. Published by Hanser Verlag, the book challenges common justifications for inaction. One of its co-authors, Kirsten Meyer, will join a talk in the website Studio, moderated by Peter Unfried. The book dissects 20 of the most frequent climate debate excuses, including arguments based on personal convenience and blind trust in market solutions. Instead of dismissing such claims, the authors analyse their logical flaws and assess their validity. Written by Thomas Meyer, Lena Staiger, and Kirsten Meyer, the work focuses on reasoned argumentation. Meyer, a professor of philosophy at Berlinâs Humboldt University, specialises in future ethics, climate ethics, and education philosophy. At the Leipzig Book Fair, Meyer will expand on these ideas during a live discussion. The event offers attendees a chance to explore how better arguments could shift public and political attitudes toward climate action. The Leipzig talk highlights the bookâs core message: stronger reasoning can counter unproductive excuses. By exposing flawed logic, the authors aim to push climate discussions toward more constructive solutions. The session will take place in the website Studio, with Peter Unfried guiding the conversation.
