The book "Morality and Hypermorality" by Arnold Gehlen offers an in-depth analysis of pluralistic ethics and its impact on human behavior in society. Gehlen, a respected anthropological sociologist, explores the complex questions humans have about themselves and highlights the challenges arising from the instability of human drives. He argues that in times of social upheaval, ethics tend to absolutize, which can lead to an overemphasis on morality. Gehlen diagnoses a "moral hypertrophy" in Western industrial societies, where various ethical movements, such as mass eudaimonism and humanitarianism, undermine cultural institutions. He advocates for the necessity of a stabilizing influence from the state to ensure internal and external security. This scholarly book is a well-founded engagement with the ethical questions of modern society and provides valuable insights into Gehlen's critical analyses.