At a time when public debate is dominated by outrage, division, and moral uncertainty, a new book offers a calm and structured way to understand the forces shaping today’s world. Beyond Power: Israel and the Struggle for the Ethical State by Daniel Bookman presents a clear and accessible framework for examining democracy, geopolitics, antisemitism, and social fragmentation through the lens of ethics rather than ideology.

Rather than treating today’s crises as isolated events, the book argues that they are deeply connected. From the erosion of democratic norms to the rise of authoritarianism, from the persistence of antisemitism to the intense focus on Israel, Bookman shows how many modern conflicts stem from a single source. That source is the replacement of ethical responsibility with the pursuit of power.

One of the book’s central contributions is its concept of the ethical or transcendent state. Bookman explains that successful societies are built not only on institutions and laws, but on shared moral commitments that limit power and demand accountability. When those commitments weaken, societies fracture from within. Democracy may survive in form, but it loses substance.

Israel plays a key role in the book, not as a political slogan, but as a case study. Bookman argues that Israel’s existence as a democratic and accountable state challenges power-based systems in the Middle East and beyond. This challenge helps explain why Israel attracts disproportionate hostility and why peace remains so elusive.

The book also addresses contemporary issues such as Gaza, October 7th, radicalization in academia, and the blurred line between antisemitism and anti Zionism. Throughout, Bookman insists on moral clarity. He emphasizes causation, responsibility, and integrity at a time when public discourse often avoids them.

Beyond Power: Israel and the Struggle for the Ethical State is designed for thoughtful readers who want understanding rather than outrage. It does not ask readers to adopt a political position. It asks them to think clearly.

Availability:

Daniel Bookman’s book, Beyond Power: Israel and the Struggle for the Ethical State, is now available on Amazon and is likely to resonate with readers seeking a deeper and more grounded explanation of our troubled world.

About the Author:

Daniel Bookman, born in Glasgow, Scotland, is a lawyer, philosopher, and writer. His work explores the intersection of ethics, politics, and human civilization. In Beyond Power, he combines intellectual rigor with moral clarity, offering insight into the dilemmas of Israel, democracy, and the West. His previous book, Fundamentally Rational, delved into ethics, faith, and human purpose.

Book Name: Beyond Power: Israel & The Struggle for the Ethical State

Author Name: Daniel Bookman

ISBN Number: 979-8273145108

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