Bonhoeffers Theorie der Dummheit

Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a young pastor, opposed Nazi atrocities and was arrested. In prison, he argued that stupidity, not malice, was the greater threat to good. Stupidity is a moral defect, not intellectual, and is influenced by sociological factors. It thrives in groups and under power dynamics, leading to a loss of autonomy. Bonhoeffer believed liberation, not instruction, could overcome stupidity. He was executed for his resistance against Hitler, leaving a legacy of moral responsibility.

What does Bonhoeffer imply about the relationship between power and stupidity?

What was Bonhoeffer's fate for his involvement in a plot against Hitler?

According to Bonhoeffer, what is the final test of a moral society?