Philosophical Explorations
Welcome to Jürgen Braungardt's Website
This website offers a philosophical perspective on current events and trends, inviting readers to ponder profound questions such as:
What are the visions we have for our collective future?
How do we balance humanity with technological progress?
What is the essence of humanity ?
What do we mean by "nature," and how do we relate to the natural world around us and our own nature?
What is the origin of ethics, and how does this shape our moral frameworks?
What role does spirituality play in modern life, and how does it influence our understanding of the world?
We currently navigate major transformations and witness the emergence of a global society, so it is crucial to examine the elements and features of this developing global civilization.
I created this website to bring together different interests, reflect on my own traditions, and pursue some big questions. The short texts assembled here were written over the last three decades.
I also collected texts from various authors that I use for teaching and reference. They are grouped by topics and organized into small independent websites, accessible through the Menu links.
For readers with short attention spans, I recommend you start with my collection of quotes and short philosophical insights.
I am a psychotherapist and I have taught philosophy at the California State University in the Bay Area of San Francisco for 24 years. I grew up in Bavaria, Germany, and studied Philosophy, Theology, Psychology, and German Literature in Munich and Berkeley.