When does the event start?

The evening starts on 06.10.2026 at 19:00.

Where does Destruction Lust take place?

In the Paulinerkirche in Göttingen, Papendiek 14, 37073 Göttingen.

How much does a ticket cost?

According to the ticket information, the price starts at 19 Euros.

Is the Paulinerkirche accessible?

Yes, SUB Göttingen mentions barrier-free access as well as an elevator and barrier-free toilets for the event area.

How large is the venue?

The Paulinerkirche offers space for about 80 to 200 people, depending on the seating arrangement.

Göttingen Listens Closely: Destruction Lust Unfolds Unexpected Impact in the Paulinerkirche

Name: Destruction Lust – Carolin Amlinger & Oliver Nachtwey in Göttingen
Start: 2026-10-06T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-06T23:00:00+02:00
Location: Paulinerkirche

Destruction Lust in the Paulinerkirche: When Analysis Suddenly Electrifies

On October 6, 2026, sharp contemporary analysis meets a stage with a special aura in Göttingen: Carolin Amlinger and Oliver Nachtwey present their book Destruction Lust in the Paulinerkirche. It sounds like sociology, but on stage it has the tension of a good live debate: precise thoughts, strong points in the presentation, and that rare audience reaction when a topic becomes not only explained but palpable.

An Evening Between Research and Goosebumps

The two authors examine how disappointment, status anxiety, and injured promises of freedom unleash anti-democratic energies. This is no easy subject area, but that's exactly where the fascination lies: those who listen this evening will experience not a dry theory, but a pointed classification of the political present with clear timing and high stage presence.

The Paulinerkirche as a Strong Framework

The Paulinerkirche is one of the most significant venues in Göttingen. The historic space lends a calm, concentrated comedy atmosphere to the evening in a figurative sense: not slapstick, but the pleasure of bright thinking, precise formulations, and a topic that immediately resonates in the hall. According to the University of Göttingen, the room offers space for about 80 to 200 guests, depending on the seating arrangement.

Classification that Sticks

Destruction Lust was published in 2025 by Suhrkamp and has been discussed in professional circles as a deep analysis of the present. Carolin Amlinger is a literary sociologist and researcher at the University of Basel, Oliver Nachtwey is a professor of social structure analysis at the University of Basel and has been awarded for The Decline Society, among others. This authority is evident in the evening: there is no literary fireworks, but grounded expertise with a clear edge.

What Visitors Can Expect

Those who come to Göttingen will get an evening for everyone who appreciates political literature, social analysis, and lively discussions. The appearance promises food for thought, precise arguments, and an event that remains in memory because it aims for more than mere information. This is the kind of live experience that you don’t just listen to, but take away.

Conclusion: In the Paulinerkirche, the audience can expect a concentrated, cleverly staged evening with two prominent voices of contemporary analysis. Anyone interested in political debates, literature, and a strong live format should not miss this date in Göttingen.