Truths, facts and opinions on the climate issue are often met with psychological or social defense, both publicly and privately. Based on selected psychological and philosophical theories as well as data material, this book shows how defense comes about, how it works, and how, on the other hand, the necessary recognition can succeed on various levels. It is only through recognition that constructive discourse becomes possible. This book offers all the basics to be able to theoretically and practically solve communication conflicts between defense and recognition in the climate crisis.

Dr. Barbara Strohscheinis a philosopher and psychologist working in research and consulting.

Introduction.- About the approach, the ideas and the procedure.- I. Part The psychologically conditioned defense. Taking stock.- II. part Explaining and understanding. Truth, facts, opinions. Scientific understanding and concepts.- III. part The philosophically defined recognition. Analysis of the forms and modalities of recognition.- IV. Part Proposals. Findings, insights, solutions.- Epilogue and maxims.