Human beings are not born as political creatures, but they always live in politically defined spaces. Therefore, political judgment is a prerequisite for any humane society. What influences the political decisions of each individual - is it character, knowledge, experience? In his book, Oskar Negt asks about the state of political culture in Germany, what a Homo politicus might look like, which key competencies a political person needs, and how their critical judgment can be cultivated. Based on current geopolitical developments, Negt undertakes a comprehensive design of political education in a time of upheaval. Political education is essential: the fate of democratic social orders depends on the extent to which people ensure that the community is not harmed.