In the ivory tower of science, sobriety reigns. However, in its basement, there also reside emotions that authors prefer to keep under wraps, even though they have a significant influence on their choice of topics and how they are addressed. These emotions are also deemed worthy of academic honor, including footnotes, and are intended to serve as an ironic joke or sarcastic commentary on the more serious subjects that form the main content of this book.

Norbert Wokart studied philosophy and earned his doctorate in 1969 in Tübingen with a thesis on Merleau-Ponty. He has published numerous philosophical essays and books, as well as several literary works.