Basics

An Introduction to Attitude, Structure, and Perspective

The project is not a system of rules but a way of thinking from the perspective of humanity. The following texts describe central themes of our coexistence—not from the viewpoint of power, market, or morality, but under the guiding question:

What does a person need to live freely, with dignity, and responsibly—without oppressing others or being oppressed?

Each contribution stands alone but is part of a shared ethos: Freedom, Justice, Equality.

Preface

• The history of the project

I. Humanity & Ethics

1. Humanity in the sense of the project:
   Humans are not merely functional entities but free and social beings—worthy of recognition from the beginning.
2. Freedom in the sense of the project:
   Freedom means being able to say “No”—without fear or dependency.
3. Justice in the sense of the project:
   Justice emerges through dialogue—not through power or uniformity.
4. Responsibility in the sense of the project:
   Responsibility is an inner decision—not an external compulsion.
5. Education in the sense of the project:
   Education empowers freedom—not conformity.
6. Language and truth in the sense of the project:
   Truth begins with clear language—not assertion.

II. State & Society

7. Understanding of the state in the sense of the project:
   The state should enable, not dominate.
8. Democracy in the sense of the project:
   Democracy is more than elections—it is a culture of participation.
9. Understanding of law in the sense of the project:
   Law is a relationship, not a command—a guarantee, not a declaration.
10. Society in the sense of the project:
    Society is mutual enablement—not merely a contract.
11. Defensiveness and violence in the sense of the project:
    Protecting freedom can be necessary—but must be measured by ethos.

III. Economy & Work

12. Economic order in the sense of the project:
    Economy should serve—not dominate.
13. Work in the sense of the project:
    Work is expression—not obligation.
14. Ownership and participation in the sense of the project:
    Ownership obligates—it is a relationship, not a claim of possession.

IV. Change & Practice

15. Transformation in the sense of the project:
    Change begins in thought—not in upheaval.
16. Resistance in the sense of the project:
    Resistance is a stance—not aggression.